cả
/kaː/adjective★Beginner
informal
All; every; the whole
Cả nhà đều đi du lịch.
The whole family went on vacation.
Cả hai bạn đều rất vui.
Both friends are very happy.
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Often used to emphasize inclusiveness or totality.
Collocations
cả nhàthe whole familycả haiboth
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cả đờiphrase
one's whole life
💡Pro Tip
Usage with Numbers
'Cả' can be used with numbers to mean 'all' or 'every' (e.g., 'cả năm' = all year).
⚡Gold Rule
Inclusivity
'Cả' is often used to emphasize that no one or nothing is left out.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the root 'cả' meaning 'all' or 'whole' in Vietnamese.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used with nouns to indicate the entire group or quantity.
Word Breakdown
cả
all/whole
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh