Decoded Slug: Classifier 'quả'
Vietnamese Grammar Point
Classifier 'quả'
Classifier 'quả'
Short explanation:
Used to classify certain types of nouns, primarily fruits and spherical objects.
Formation:
numerical quantifier + quả + Noun
Examples:
Tôi đã ăn một quả táo sáng nay.
I ate an apple this morning.
Cô ấy mua năm quả cam ở chợ.
She bought five oranges from the market.
Bạn có thể cho tôi một quả bóng không, làm ơn?
Could you give me a ball, please?
Tôi thích chơi với quả bóng rổ.
I like to play with the basketball.
Long explanation:
The Vietnamese word 'quả' is a classifier used to denote a certain group or category of nouns. It is used primarily with fruits and spherical objects. In Vietnamese, each noun requires a classifier, similar to 'a piece of' in English. 'quả' is equivalent to saying 'a piece of' when referring to fruits or spherical objects.
