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kể

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The Vietnamese word "kể" is a verb that means "to tell" or "to relate." It is commonly used when you want to share a story, information, or an experience with someone.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "kể" when you want to describe an event or narrate a story.
  • It often combines with other words to specify what you are telling.
Examples:
  1. Kể chuyện – "to tell a story"

    • Example: Tôi thích kể chuyện cho trẻ em. (I like to tell stories to children.)
  2. Kể lại – "to recount" or "to retell"

    • Example: Bạn có thể kể lại những đã xảy ra không? (Can you recount what happened?)
Advanced Usage:
  • "Kể" can be used in more complex sentences to convey different nuances.
    • Example: Tôi muốn kể cho bạn nghe về chuyến đi của tôi. (I want to tell you about my trip.)
Word Variants:
  • Kể chuyện: telling a story
  • Kể lại: recounting or retelling
  • Kể ra: to mention or enumerate
Different Meanings:

While "kể" primarily means "to tell," it can also imply: - Kể tên: to name or list - Example: Bạn có thể kể tên những người bạn của bạn không?

verb
  1. to tell; to relate
    • kể chuyện
      tell a story

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