No. 278 in Vietnamese
hạ
The Vietnamese word "hạ" can mean "summer," "lower," "descend," or "reduce," depending on context.
In a sentence
Hạ mình trong công việc là một đức tính tốt.
Humility in work is a good virtue.
"Hạ mình" is used to signify humility or lowering oneself in demeanor.
Nhiệt độ hạ sau cơn mưa lớn.
The temperature drops after the heavy rain.
"Hạ" is used to indicate the act of decreasing or lowering, here referring to temperature.
Mùa hạ là khoảng thời gian tôi thích nhất.
Summer is the time I like the most.
"Hạ" is used to refer to the summer season in Vietnamese.
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