No. 574 in Vietnamese
đời
"Đời" in English means "life" or "generation."
In a sentence
Đời là một hành trình học hỏi không ngừng.
Life is a continuous journey of learning.
Here, "đời" refers to "life" in a philosophical and general sense, emphasizing its nature and experiences.
Cuộc đời của bà là một câu chuyện đầy cảm hứng.
Her life is an inspiring story.
In this context, "đời" is part of "cuộc đời," which refers to the lifetime or life story of a person.
Anh ấy đã dành cả đời để giúp đỡ người khác.
He has spent his whole life helping others.
Here, "đời" signifies the entirety of one's lifetime, emphasizing the temporal span.
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