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biết ơn ai

/biet on ai/
phrase★Intermediate— to know who to thank
formalinformal

To be aware of or recognize the person who has helped or shown kindness to you, expressing gratitude accordingly.

Biết ơn người đã giúp đỡ bạn là điều rất quan trọng.

It's very important to know who to thank for helping you.

Cô ấy biết ơn cha mẹ mình rất nhiều.

She is very grateful to her parents.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging those who have contributed to one's well-being or success.

Collocations

biết ơn ngườito know who to thankbiết ơn cha mẹto be grateful to one's parents

Synonyms

cảm ơn aithân thành cảm ơntri ân

Antonyms

quên ơnbất cảm

Related Phrases

quên ơnphrase
to forget kindness
tri ânphrase
to repay a kindness

💡Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Vietnamese culture, recognizing and expressing gratitude to those who have helped you is highly valued, and this phrase reflects that sentiment.

⚡Gold Rule

Gratitude in Vietnamese Culture

Always acknowledge the people who have helped you, as this is a key aspect of social harmony in Vietnamese society.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'biết' (to know) and the noun 'ơn' (kindness, favor), with 'ai' (who) indicating the object of gratitude.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express gratitude or to emphasize the importance of recognizing kindness.

Word Breakdown

biết
to know
root
+
ơn
kindness, favor
root
+
ai
who
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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