No. 679 in Vietnamese
đừng
"Đừng" means "don't" or "do not" (used to express prohibition or negative command).
In a sentence
Đừng đi vào khu vực đó.
Do not go into that area.
Here, 'đừng' is used as an imperative negative to caution or forbid an action.
Em đừng quên làm bài tập nhé.
Don't forget to do your homework.
In this context, 'đừng' is employed to give a gentle reminder or advice against forgetting.
Đừng nói to quá, mọi người đang nghỉ ngơi.
Do not speak too loudly; everyone is resting.
'Đừng' here is used to ask someone to refrain from an action, specifically to maintain a quiet environment.
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