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thấp
/tʰəp/
low
Nước biển thấp hơn so với bình thường.
The sea level is lower than usual.
general
Having a small height or position below a reference point.
Cây này thấp hơn cây kia.
This tree is shorter than that one.
Giá cả thấp hơn so với tháng trước.
The prices are lower than last month.
Can refer to physical height, position, or abstract concepts like value or intensity.
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Pro Tip
Comparative Usage
Use 'thấp hơn' to compare two things directly.
Word Origin
From Proto-Vietic *təp, meaning 'low' or 'short'.
Usage Notes
Often used to compare heights, prices, or abstract qualities. Can be literal or figurative.
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