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A hyphen (-) is used to join words or parts of words to clarify meaning. It is used in compound modifiers when the modifier comes before the noun, such as "load-bearing walls". It is also used with compound words containing numbers, fractions, prefixes like "self-", and adjectives like "high-impact". Over time, many hyphenated compounds become single closed compounds without hyphens. Checking a dictionary can determine correct hyphen usage.

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Nguyễn Lê Hà Vi

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EN