No. 304 in Vietnamese
lo
The Vietnamese word "lo" can mean "worry," "concern," or "care," depending on context.
In a sentence
Tôi lo rằng sẽ có mưa.
I worry that it will rain.
In this sentence, 'lo' means 'worry' and expresses concern about a possible event.
Bạn không cần phải lo về việc đó.
You don't need to worry about that.
Here, 'lo' is used to indicate being concerned or worried about something specific.
Hãy nghỉ ngơi, đừng lo lắng.
Take a rest, don't worry.
In this sentence, 'lo' is a part of the phrase 'lo lắng,' which emphasizes the feeling of worry or concern.
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