No. 568 in Vietnamese
đe
"Đe" in Vietnamese means "anvil" in English.
In a sentence
Anh thợ rèn dùng cái đe để rèn dao.
The blacksmith uses the anvil to forge knives.
Here, 'đe' means the forge anvil, a tool used by blacksmiths.
Cảnh sát cảnh báo sẽ đe dọa xử phạt những người vi phạm.
The police warn that they will threaten to fine violators.
In this context, 'đe' is part of the verb phrase 'đe dọa,' meaning 'to threaten.'
Khi bạn đối mặt với khó khăn, đừng để nó đe lên tinh thần của bạn.
When you face difficulties, don't let them weigh on your spirit.
In this context, 'đe' is used figuratively to signify 'weigh,' often implying a burden on one's spirit or emotions.
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