No. 541 in Vietnamese
thôi
"Thôi" means "to stop," "to cease," or "just/only" depending on context.
In a sentence
Đừng lo, chỉ là một cơn bão nhỏ thôi.
Don't worry, it's just a small storm.
In this context, 'thôi' emphasizes the modest or minor nature of the preceding statement.
Chúng ta đi dạo quanh đây thôi, không đi xa.
Let's just stroll around here and not go far.
Here, 'thôi' limits or restricts the action to a specific scope or extent.
Nếu mệt thì nghỉ một lát thôi.
If you're tired, just rest for a bit.
In this usage, 'thôi' conveys the idea of moderation or brevity in the action described.
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