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bẻ

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The Vietnamese word "bẻ" is a verb that has several meanings and uses. Here’s a simple explanation for you:

Basic Meaning:
  1. To break: The most common meaning of "bẻ" is to break something into parts.

    • For example: "bẻ ra làm đôi" means "to break into half".
  2. To fold: It can also mean to fold or bend something.

    • For example: "bẻ cổ áo" means "to fold down a collar".
  3. To pinion: In a more physical context, it can mean to pinion or restrain someone.

    • For example: "bẻ quặt hai tay ra đằng sau" means "to pinion someone's arms behind their back".
Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "bẻ" when talking about breaking objects or folding items. It can also be used metaphorically in discussions or arguments.
Examples:
  • Literal Use: "Tôi bẻ cái cây." (I break the branch.)
  • Folding Use: " ấy bẻ cổ áo của chiếc áo sơ mi." (She folds down the collar of the shirt.)
  • Pinioning Use: "Họ bẻ tay hắn ra sau." (They pinioned his arms behind him.)
Advanced Usage:
  • In discussions or debates, "bẻ" can refer to refuting an argument.

    • For example: " lẽ không bẻ được" means "an argument that is impossible to refute".
  • It can also mean to raise objections or to criticize.

    • For example: "bẻ hành bẻ tỏi" means "to raise all kinds of objections".
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "bẻ" itself, but it can be combined with other words to create phrases or compound verbs.
Different Meanings:
  • Beyond the physical meanings, "bẻ" has metaphorical uses in language, especially in debates and discussions, where it implies a challenge to someone's statements or arguments.
Synonyms:
  • Some synonyms for "bẻ" in the context of breaking or folding include:
    • "gãy" (to break)
    • "gập" (to fold)
    • "" (to tear, though this is a bit different).
verb
  1. To break
    • bẻ ra làm đôi
      to break into half
  2. To fold
    • bẻ cổ áo
      to fold down a collar
  3. To pinion
    • bẻ quặt hai tay ra đằng sau
      to pinion someone's arms
  4. To refute
    • lẽ không bẻ được
      an argument impossible to refute
    • bẻ hành bẻ tỏi
      to raise all kinds of objection

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