khế

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The Vietnamese word "khế" has two main meanings, depending on the context in which it is used.

Advanced Usage:

• In legal contexts, "khế" can also imply the specifics of the agreement, such as terms and conditions. For example, "khế này có điều khoản bảo mật" means "This contract has confidentiality clauses."
• In everyday conversation, people might talk about "khế" in terms of agreements made informally, such as promises or verbal agreements.

Different Meanings:

• While "khế" primarily refers to the fruit or a contract, it can also metaphorically represent agreements made in life, like friendships or partnerships, highlighting the importance of trust and commitment.

Synonyms:

• For the fruit, "khế" does not have many direct synonyms, but it can be described as "trái cây" (fruit) more generally.
• For the contract meaning, synonyms include "hợp đồng," which also means contract, but is more commonly used in business contexts.

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noun

1. carambola
   • khế ước

noun

1. contract; greement