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The Vietnamese word "giọt" is a noun that translates to "drop" in English. It refers to a small, round quantity of liquid that falls from a surface or is formed by liquid.

Basic Usage:

• "Giọt" is commonly used to describe drops of water, rain, or other liquids. For example, you can say "giọt nước" which means "drop of water."

Example:

• "Có một giọt nước rơi từ lá." (There is a drop of water falling from the leaf.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Giọt" can also be used in more poetic or emotional contexts. For instance, "giọt lệ" means "tear drop," referring to the drops of tears that fall when someone cries. This usage adds a deeper emotional layer to the word.

Example of Advanced Usage:

• "Cô ấy rơi một giọt lệ khi nghe tin buồn." (She shed a tear drop when she heard the sad news.)

Word Variants:

• "Giọt" can be combined with other words to create new terms. For example:
  • "Giọt sương" means "dew drop."
  • "Giọt mồ hôi" means "drop of sweat."

Different Meanings:

• While "giọt" primarily means "drop," it can also imply a small amount of something, especially in a figurative sense. For example, "giọt tình yêu" means "a drop of love," suggesting a small quantity of love or affection.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "giọt" include:
  • "hạt" (grain or bead, often used for small round quantities)
  • "t giọt" (drop, can also refer to drops in a more casual context)

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noun

1. drop
   • giọt lệ
     tear-drop