No. 376 in Vietnamese
nhẹ
"Nhẹ" means "light" (in weight or intensity).
In a sentence
Cơn gió thổi nhẹ làm dịu mát cả không gian.
The gentle breeze cools down the entire space.
Here, "nhẹ" is used as an adjective meaning "gentle or soft", describing the breeze.
Chiếc túi này rất nhẹ, dễ mang theo.
This bag is very light, easy to carry.
In this context, "nhẹ" means "light" in weight, describing the bag.
Hãy nói chuyện nhẹ nhàng để người khác cảm thấy thoải mái.
Please speak softly so others feel comfortable.
"Nhẹ" here is part of the phrase "nhẹ nhàng", meaning "softly or gently", suggesting a manner of speaking to ensure comfort.
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