This is the 106th most frequent Vietnamese word.
cơ
The Vietnamese word "cơ" can mean "muscle," "basis," "bureau," or "chance," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'cơ hội' means 'opportunity', where 'cơ' is a prefix that forms part of a compound noun.
Anh ấy có cơ hội lớn để thăng chức.
He has a great opportunity for a promotion.
Here, 'cơ bản' means 'basic', with 'cơ' serving as an affix to denote foundational attributes.
Học sinh cần rèn luyện cơ bản trước khi chuyển sang mức nâng cao.
Students need to practice the basics before moving on to advanced levels.
In this usage, 'cơ khí' translates to 'mechanical', and 'cơ' relates to machine or mechanism.