thích
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To like
To find something pleasant or enjoyable.
Examples
🗣 Tôi thích đi dạo bên hồ.
💬 I like walking by the lake.
Etymology
‘Thích’ has origins in the Chinese word ‘thích/kêu thiếu’ meaning to appreciate or to like. Its assimilation into the Vietnamese language signifies preference or enjoyment.
How & Where It’s Used
‘Thích’ is frequently used in everyday language and conversation, appropriate in both informal and formal registers, representing personal preferences.
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