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English - Vietnamese
Which
(h)wɪtʃ
Extremely common
0 - 100
0 - 100
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Cái nào, Mà, Đâu, Mà
Which meanings in Vietnamese
Cái nào
Example:
Which book do you prefer?
Cái sách nào bạn thích hơn?
Which restaurant should we go to?
Nhà hàng nào chúng ta nên đi?
Usage: InformalContext: Used when asking someone to choose between options.
Note: This is the most common usage of 'which' in questions, often used with countable nouns.
Mà
Example:
I like the dress which you bought.
Tôi thích cái váy mà bạn đã mua.
He didn't say which car he would take.
Anh ấy không nói chiếc xe nào anh ấy sẽ lái.
Usage: FormalContext: Used to introduce relative clauses providing more information about a noun.
Note: In this context, 'which' acts as a pronoun linking back to a noun previously mentioned.
Đâu
Example:
Which is the best option?
Đâu là lựa chọn tốt nhất?
Which way should we go?
Đâu là con đường chúng ta nên đi?
Usage: InformalContext: Used in casual conversation to ask for direction or choice.
Note: This usage is similar to asking for guidance or preference in everyday situations.
Mà
Example:
I know which you mean.
Tôi biết mà bạn đang nói đến.
She asked which of the options was correct.
Cô ấy hỏi mà lựa chọn nào là đúng.
Usage: FormalContext: Used in more complex sentences, often in written or academic contexts.
Note: This usage indicates a specific item or option among many and is often found in detailed discussions.
Which's synonyms
Which one is
This synonym is used to ask for a preference or opinion among a set of choices.
Example: Which one is your favorite movie genre?
Note: It focuses on identifying a favorite or preferred option.
Which one would
This synonym is used to pose a hypothetical question about a choice or decision.
Example: Which one would you choose if you had the chance?
Note: It introduces a hypothetical scenario for decision-making.
Which expressions, common phrases
Which one
Used to inquire about a choice between two or more options.
Example: Which one do you prefer, the blue dress or the red one?
Note: The phrase "which one" specifically refers to selecting one from multiple options.
Which way
Asking about the direction or route to take.
Example: Do you remember which way we came from?
Note: The phrase "which way" pertains to the direction or route to be chosen.
Which means
Used when asking for clarification or an explanation.
Example: I don't understand this word. Which means, can you explain it to me?
Note: The phrase "which means" is used to inquire about the meaning or interpretation of something.
Which one of
Used to single out a specific item or person from a group.
Example: Which one of these paintings do you think is the most beautiful?
Note: The phrase "which one of" is used to indicate a choice or preference among a group of items or individuals.
Which way the wind blows
Refers to someone who changes opinions or actions based on external influences.
Example: It's hard to predict his decision. He tends to go whichever way the wind blows.
Note: The idiom "which way the wind blows" implies being indecisive or easily swayed by circumstances.
Pick and choose
To carefully select or make choices.
Example: Stop picking and choosing your tasks; just get started on something!
Note: The idiom "pick and choose" conveys the act of selecting carefully from various options.
In which case
Used to introduce a situation or condition.
Example: I will bring an umbrella, in which case it rains during our hike.
Note: The phrase "in which case" is employed to present a specific circumstance or scenario.
Which everyday (slang) expressions
Which way the wind is blowing
This expression means to be uncertain about the current situation or trend.
Example: I don't know which way the wind is blowing on this issue.
Note: The slang term is a metaphorical expression indicating uncertainty, while 'which way' alone simply refers to a direction.
Which one's your poison?
This is a casual way of asking someone which alcoholic drink they prefer.
Example: So, which one's your poison tonight, beer or whiskey?
Note: The slang term 'poison' is used in a humorous or colloquial manner to ask about drink preferences.
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
This is used to describe a situation where it is difficult to determine the causal relationship between two things.
Example: I'm so confused about this issue; it's like the question of which came first, the chicken or the egg.
Note: The slang term references a popular philosophical question, adding depth to the expression.
Which side are you on?
It means to question or determine a person's allegiance or opinion regarding a particular matter.
Example: In this argument, I can't tell which side you are on.
Note: The slang term emphasizes the aspect of taking a position or stance, as opposed to purely questioning direction.
Which - Examples
Which grammar
Which - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Wh-determiner (Wh-determiner)
Lemma: which
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Which Contains 1 syllables: which
Phonetic transcription: ˈ(h)wich
which , ˈ(h)wich (The red syllable is stressed)
Which - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Which: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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