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The Vietnamese word "xé" is a verb that means "to tear." It is used when something is ripped or pulled apart, usually referring to paper, fabric, or other materials.

Usage Instructions:

• "Xé" is commonly used in everyday conversations when you want to describe the action of tearing something.
• You can use it in various tenses depending on the context. For example, "Tôi xé giấy" means "I tear the paper," and "Tôi đã xé giấy" means "I tore the paper."

Examples:

1. Simple Usage:
   • "Tôi xé trang sách." (I tear a page of the book.)
2. Past Usage:
   • "Hôm qua, tôi đã xé bức thư." (Yesterday, I tore the letter.)
3. Future Usage:
   • "Ngày mai, tôi sẽ xé bức tranh." (Tomorrow, I will tear the picture.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Xé" can be used figuratively in more advanced contexts. For example, you might say "xé tan nát" which means "to tear to pieces" or "to devastate."
  • Example: "Cơn bão đã xé tan nát ngôi nhà." (The storm tore the house to pieces.)

Word Variants:

• "Xé nhỏ" means "to tear into small pieces."
• "Xé rách" means "to tear and make it ragged."
• "Xé bỏ" means "to tear off."

Different Meanings:

• While "xé" primarily means "to tear," it can also imply breaking something apart or destroying it, especially in a metaphorical sense.
• In some contexts, it can be used to describe the action of breaking a promise or trust, though this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• "Rách" can be considered a synonym, which means "to rip" or "to tear" but is often used when the result is a hole or damage.
• "Cắt" means "to cut," but it refers to a different action where something is sliced rather than torn.

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verb

1. to tear