No. 207 in Vietnamese
diễn
"Diễn" means "to perform," "to act," or "to express."
In a sentence
Anh ấy diễn rất tốt trong vở kịch.
He acted very well in the play.
In this sentence, 'diễn' is used as a verb meaning 'to act' or 'to perform' in the context of theater or a play.
Cô ấy diễn tài năng của mình qua bài hát.
She showcased her talent through the song.
Here, 'diễn' implies 'to express' or 'to showcase,' used broadly for expressing one's skills or talents.
Sách này diễn giải một cách cụ thể về khái niệm đó.
This book explains that concept in detail.
In this usage, 'diễn' is part of 'diễn giải,' meaning 'to explain,' used in explaining or elaborating a concept or idea.
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