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The Vietnamese word "bèn" is an adverb that is used to indicate a response or action taken as a result of a situation or observation. It conveys the idea of doing something immediately or as a direct reaction to a circumstance.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bèn" is typically used when someone reacts to a specific situation or context. It often appears in sentences where the subject's action is influenced by what they have just observed or experienced.

Example:

• Sentence: "Thấy không khí nặng nề quá, anh ta bèn nói đùa một câu."
• Translation: "As he noticed that the atmosphere was quite strained, he then cracked a joke."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "bèn" can be used to connect the cause and effect more explicitly, showing a clear relationship between the observation and the subsequent action.

Word Variants:

• "Bèn" does not have direct variants, but it is often used in combination with other words to form phrases that convey similar meanings.

Different Meanings:

While "bèn" primarily functions as an adverb indicating immediate action in response to a situation, it does not have significantly different meanings in other contexts.

Synonyms:

• "Rồi" (then) - This can also indicate a sequence of actions but is less specific about the cause-and-effect relationship.
• "Vậy" (therefore) - This can imply a conclusion drawn from a situation, similar to "bèn" but more formal.

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1. Then
   • thấy không khí nặng nề quá, anh ta bèn nói đùa một câu
     as he noticed that the atmosphere was quite strained, he then cracked a joke