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a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

ẩn dụ

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiom

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

tình báo

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

cảm xúc

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

thủ công

an ability to do something well, especially after training

kỹ năng

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

to move toward a particular direction

hướng tới

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

kiêu ngạo

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

to naturally excel at doing something

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

a generous and kind personality

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

cuộc trò chuyện chân thành

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

lưỡi sắc bén

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

tử tế

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

hào phóng

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

chấp nhận

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

đùa

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

trao đổi

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

khắc

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

có xu hướng

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

tấn công

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

tôn thờ

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

cưỡng đoạt

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

hoàn tất

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

cưỡi

to visit places one has never seen before

khám phá

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

người Viking

used to say that a person is not enthusiastic or passionate about a particular task, project, or activity, and is therefore not fully engaged or motivated to do it well