No. 764 in Vietnamese
lễ
The Vietnamese word "lễ" means "ceremony," "ritual," or "respect."
In a sentence
Hôm nay là ngày lễ Quốc khánh.
Today is National Day.
In this sentence, 'lễ' refers to a holiday or celebrated day, showing its use to denote significant official or cultural days.
Chúng tôi tham gia lễ tốt nghiệp của anh ấy.
We attended his graduation ceremony.
Here, 'lễ' is used to mean a formal ceremony or event, highlighting its role in marking significant achievements or occasions.
Cô ấy luôn cư xử rất lễ phép với người lớn tuổi.
She always behaves very politely towards elders.
In this context, 'lễ' is a part of the word 'lễ phép', meaning politeness, showing its use in describing manners respectful to others.
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