quan trọng
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Important
Having great value or significance.
Examples
🗣 Ngày mai tôi có cuộc họp quan trọng.
💬 I have an important meeting tomorrow.
Etymology
‘Quan trọng’ combines ‘quan’, meaning ‘to consider,’ and ‘trọng’, meaning ‘heavy or significant.’ This compound reflects the idea of significance in both historical and modern contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Quan trọng’ is used in both formal and informal registers, appearing in discussions of importance in both spoken and written Vietnamese, including academic and professional settings.
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