in hệt

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The Vietnamese phrase "in hệt" is used to describe two or more things that are very similar or identical to each other. It can be translated to English as "the same," "identical," or "like two peas in a pod."

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: When you say something is "in hệt," you mean that it looks the same or has the same characteristics as something else.
• Example:
  • "Hai đứa bé này in hệt nhau."
  • Translation: "These twins look as like as two peas."

Advanced Usage:

• "In hệt" can also be used in more complex sentences to emphasize similarity in behavior, style, or characteristics.
• Example:
  • "Cách làm bài của hai sinh viên này in hệt nhau."
  • Translation: "The way these two students did their assignments is identical."

Word Variants:

• In hệt như: This means "just like" or "similar to."
  • Example: "Cô ấy in hệt như mẹ của cô ấy."
  • Translation: "She is just like her mother."

Different Meanings:

• While "in hệt" primarily denotes similarity, it can also imply a lack of originality when used in a more critical context, suggesting that something is a copy or imitation.

Synonyms:

• Giống hệt: This also means "exactly the same" or "identical."

  • Example: "Hai bức tranh này giống hệt nhau."
  • Translation: "These two paintings are exactly the same."

• Y hệt: This is another synonym that conveys a similar meaning, often used in informal contexts.

  • Example: "Cô ấy y hệt như chị gái của mình."
  • Translation: "She is just like her older sister."

Summary:

• "In hệt" is a useful phrase in Vietnamese to express similarity or identity between objects, people, or ideas. It can be used in both simple and more complex sentences to draw comparisons.

Academic

1. [Be] As like as two peas, [be] Cast in the same mould
   • Hai đứa bé này in hệt nhau
     These twins look as like as two peas