Setting the time and making appointments
mấy giờ means 'what time', and lúc is used before a time to indicate a point in time. ba giờ means three o'clock, chín giờ is nine o'clock, and mười giờ is ten o'clock. sáng mai is tomorrow morning. When making appointments, always check the date and whether it's morning or afternoon.
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Bây giờ là mấy giờ?
What time is it now?
Bây giờ là ba giờ.
It's three o'clock now.
Cửa hàng mở cửa lúc mấy giờ?
What time does the shop open?
Cửa hàng mở cửa lúc chín giờ.
The shop opens at 9 o'clock.
Sáng mai gặp nhau lúc mười giờ nhé.
Let's meet at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Xin lỗi, tôi đến muộn.
I apologize for being late.
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It's three o'clock now.
Bây giờ là ba giờ.
The shop opens at 9 o'clock.
Cửa hàng mở cửa lúc chín giờ.
I apologize for being late.
Xin lỗi, tôi đến muộn.
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