No. 516 in Vietnamese
khoe
"Show off" or "brag" (depending on context).
In a sentence
Tôi rất vui khi thấy bạn khoe thành tích của mình.
I am glad to see you showcasing your achievements.
In this sentence, 'khoe' is used to mean "to show off" or "to showcase" as a way to proudly present one's accomplishments.
Anh ấy đang nói chuyện với mọi người để khoe chiếc xe mới.
He is talking to everyone to boast about his new car.
Here, 'khoe' implies "to boast" or "to flaunt" in a way that highlights ownership or possession of something noteworthy.
Sau khi tập thể dục, cô ấy cảm thấy khỏe hơn nhiều.
After exercising, she feels much healthier.
In this example, 'khỏe' (notice the accent mark differing from 'khoe') means "healthy" or "strong,” demonstrating its distinct yet similar form and pronunciation, showcasing the tonal nature of Vietnamese.
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