No. 972 in Vietnamese
bể
"Bể" in Vietnamese means "tank," "pool," "basin," or can refer to "break" or "collapse," depending on context.
In a sentence
Cái bể nước ở phía sau nhà.
The water tank is behind the house.
Here, 'bể' refers to a container or reservoir that holds water.
Chiếc xe đã bị bể lốp trên đường.
The vehicle had a flat tire on the road.
In this context, 'bể' describes an object that is broken or breached.
Cảnh quan nhìn ra bể rất đẹp.
The view of the sea is very beautiful.
Here, 'bể' denotes a vast water body, specifically the sea.
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