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con cái
/kɔn kaːj/
children
Anh yêu quý con cái của mình.
He loves his children.
informalfamilial
A term used to refer to one's children collectively, often with affection or emphasis on their importance.
Mẹ luôn chăm sóc con cái của mình.
The mother always takes care of her children.
Con cái là tương lai của gia đình.
Children are the future of the family.
This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese to refer to one's own children in a general or affectionate way.
Collocations
con cái của mìnhmy childrencon cái nhỏlittle children
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is most commonly used by parents or caregivers when referring to their own children. It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to children in general, but the context usually makes it clear whether it is referring to the speaker's children or children in general.
Gold Rule
Affectionate Tone
The phrase often carries an affectionate or protective tone, emphasizing the importance of children in the family.
Word Origin
Composed of 'con' (child) and 'cái' (a classifier for children), this phrase is a common way to refer to one's children in Vietnamese.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in informal or familial contexts to refer to one's own children. It can also be used more broadly to refer to children in general, but the context usually makes it clear whether it is referring to the speaker's children or children in general.
Word Breakdown
con
child
rootcái
a classifier for children
classifierTừ Điển Việt Anh