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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.

💡

Often used to emphasize inclusiveness or totality.

Collocations

cả nhàthe whole familycả haiboth

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Related Phrases

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
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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