Vietnamese Word of the Day
cần
/KUHN/ • verb (also adjective) — 23rd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to need; necessary
Examples
- Tôi cần một cốc nước.
(I need a glass of water.) - Chúng ta cần lên kế hoạch sớm.
(We need to make a plan soon.) - Bạn có cần nghỉ một lát không?
(Do you need to rest for a moment?)
Synonyms
- cần thiết
- thiết yếu
Use cần to express necessity or requirement. It can come before a noun (cần + noun) or before a verb (cần + verb). As an adjective it means 'necessary'. To say 'no need', use không cần.
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