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rút ngắn

to shorten

verb CEFR B2 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — rút: sắc (high rising) · ngắn: sắc (high rising) ?

rút ngắn to shorten

Meaning

Common Collocations

rút ngắn thời gian
shorten time
rút ngắn khoảng cách
shorten distance

Examples

Chúng ta cần rút ngắn cuộc họp.
We need to shorten the meeting time.
Cầu mới giúp rút ngắn quãng đường.
The new bridge helps shorten the journey.

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FAQ

How do you say "to shorten" in Vietnamese?
"to shorten" in Vietnamese is rút ngắn.
What does rút ngắn mean in English?
rút ngắn means "to shorten" (verb). to shorten.
How is rút ngắn pronounced?
rút ngắn has 2 syllables: rút: sắc (high rising) · ngắn: sắc (high rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is rút ngắn in Vietnamese?
rút ngắn is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B2.
How is rút ngắn used in a sentence?
For example: Chúng ta cần rút ngắn cuộc họp. (We need to shorten the meeting time.); Cầu mới giúp rút ngắn quãng đường. (The new bridge helps shorten the journey.).

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