This is the 300th most frequent Vietnamese word.
xác
"Xác" in English means "corpse," "body," or "shell," depending on context.
Here, 'xác' refers to a physical carcass or remains of a deceased body, showing its usage as a noun.
Con chim ấy đã chết, chỉ còn lại cái xác.
That bird has died; only its carcass remains.
In this case, 'xác' appears as part of the verb 'xác định,' which means 'determine' or 'define,' showing its usage in a verb compound.
Chúng ta cần xác định rõ mục tiêu trước khi hành động.
We need to clearly determine the objective before taking action.
Here, 'xác' is used to imply something lifeless or lacking spirit, showing its usage as a descriptive noun.