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mua
/muə/
to buy
Tôi muốn mua một quyển sách.
I want to buy a book.
general
To purchase something in exchange for money or goods.
Anh ấy mua một chiếc xe mới.
He bought a new car.
Mẹ mua rau tươi ở chợ.
Mom buys fresh vegetables at the market.
Commonly used in everyday transactions.
general
To obtain or acquire something, often through effort or negotiation.
Chúng tôi mua được vé vào buổi hòa nhạc.
We managed to get tickets to the concert.
Cô ấy mua được sự đồng ý của bố mẹ.
She got her parents' approval.
Can imply persuasion or effort in acquiring something.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Mua' is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, from buying groceries to negotiating deals.
Gold Rule
Subject-Verb Agreement
In Vietnamese, 'mua' does not change form based on the subject, unlike in English where 'buy' becomes 'buys' for third-person singular.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *mua, related to buying or exchanging goods.
Usage Notes
The verb 'mua' is commonly used in everyday transactions and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It can also imply effort or negotiation in acquiring something.
Word Breakdown
mua
to buy
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh