This is the 675th most frequent Vietnamese word.
xương
"Xương" means "bone" in English.
In this sentence, 'xương' refers to the bones in the human body, indicating its direct meaning in anatomy.
Chúng ta cần cung cấp đủ canxi để xương chắc khoẻ.
We need to provide enough calcium to keep bones strong.
In this example, 'xương' is used to signify the remains or bones of ancestors, conveying respect in cultural context.
Họ đặt nỗi xương của tổ tiên vào một chiếc hộp gỗ.
They placed the bones of their ancestors in a wooden box.
Here, 'xương' emphasizes the physical item, a bone, that a dog can chew.