No. 503 in Vietnamese
uy
"Uy" in Vietnamese means "prestige," "authority," or "influence."
In a sentence
Anh ấy nói có uy khiến mọi người đều nghe theo.
He speaks with authority, making everyone listen to him.
The word 'uy' here means 'authority' or 'influence', indicating the respect or power one has to convince others.
Bài viết của cô ấy mang một uy thế đặc biệt trong ngành văn chương.
Her writing carries a special prestige in the field of literature.
In this context, 'uy' is part of 'uy thế', referring to prestige or status, showing one's exceptional position or excellence.
Người lãnh đạo cần có đủ uy tín để mọi người tin tưởng.
A leader needs sufficient credibility for everyone to trust them.
Here, 'uy' in 'uy tín' denotes 'credibility' or 'trustworthiness', crucial characteristics for leadership.
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