No. 217 in Vietnamese
dịch
The Vietnamese word "dịch" can mean "translate," "interpret," or "epidemic," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi cần dịch bài báo này sang tiếng Anh.
I need to translate this article into English.
Here, 'dịch' means 'to translate' in the context of translating written text.
Tình hình dịch bệnh đang lan rộng trong thành phố.
The epidemic situation is spreading in the city.
In this case, 'dịch' relates to 'epidemic' or 'contagion', used in the context of public health.
Động cơ này làm việc dịch chuyển vật nặng dễ dàng.
This engine makes moving heavy objects easier.
Here, 'dịch' pertains to 'shift' or 'move', highlighting a concept of movement or displacement.
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