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hạ thủ

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The Vietnamese word "hạ thủ" translates to "kill" in English, specifically referring to an act of killing that is often associated with a villainous or immoral context. This term is typically used in formal or literary language.

Basic Meaning:
  • Hạ thủ: To kill, especially in a context that implies malicious intent or wrongdoing. It often refers to violent actions carried out by criminals or in dramatic situations.
Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "hạ thủ" when discussing violent acts, crime, or situations where someone takes another person's life with bad intentions.
  • It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in a casual sense but can be found in literature, news reports, or discussions about crime.
Example:
  • "Kẻ sát nhân đã hạ thủ nạn nhân trong đêm tối." (The murderer killed the victim in the dark of night.)
Advanced Usage:
  • "Hạ thủ" can be used in more complex sentences to describe the circumstances of a killing or the motives behind it.
  • For example, you might say, "Hắn đã hạ thủ lòng thù hận." (He killed out of hatred.)
Word Variants:
  • There are no direct variants of "hạ thủ," but it can be combined with other words to create phrases, such as:
    • Hạ thủ người: To kill someone.
    • Hạ thủ tàn nhẫn: To kill ruthlessly.
Different Meanings:
  • While "hạ thủ" primarily means "to kill," it doesn’t have many alternate meanings. Its connotation is generally negative and associated with violence.
Synonyms:
  • Some synonyms include:
    • Giết: To kill (more general, can be used in various contexts).
    • Sát hại: To murder (often implies a more serious or intentional act of killing).
    • Thủ tiêu: To eliminate (can refer to killing in a more organized crime context).
Conclusion:

In summary, "hạ thủ" is a specific term used to describe the act of killing, particularly in contexts involving criminality or villainy.

  1. Kill (nói về kẻ bất lương)

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