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  4. riềng

riềng

/riəŋ˧˧/
separate

Tôi có sở thích riêng.

I have my own hobbies.


general

belonging exclusively to one person or thing; not shared

Căn phòng này là riêng của cô ấy.

This room is hers alone.

Mỗi người có một sở thích riêng.

Everyone has their own interests.

Often used to emphasize individuality or exclusivity.

general

private; personal

Tôi muốn có một cuộc trò chuyện riêng tư.

I want a private conversation.

general

distinct; different from others

Mỗi loài chim có tiếng hót riêng.

Each bird species has its own distinct song.

Collocations

riêng tưprivatesở thích riêngpersonal interestkhông gian riêngpersonal space

Synonyms

riêng biệtcá nhânđộc lập

Antonyms

chungchia sẻ

Pro Tip

Distinguishing 'riêng' and 'riêng tư'

'Riêng' emphasizes exclusivity (e.g., 'phòng riêng' = 'private room'), while 'riêng tư' emphasizes privacy (e.g., 'cuộc sống riêng tư' = 'private life').

Word Origin

From Proto-Vietic *riːŋ, related to Proto-Mon-Khmer *riːŋ ('separate'). Cognate with Muong *riềng* and possibly Thai *เรี่ยว* (rîao, 'separate').

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize exclusivity or individuality. Often appears in phrases like 'sở thích riêng' (personal interest) or 'không gian riêng' (personal space). Can also mean 'private' in contexts like 'cuộc trò chuyện riêng tư'.

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