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younger brother
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younger brother

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younger brother

Noun / Pronoun · 2 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
younger brother Family & FriendsTheme FamilyTag

A term used to refer to a male sibling who is younger than oneself within a family or social structure.

vi Đệ của tôi đang học bài ở trong phòng.

en My younger brother is studying in his room.

Pronoun

Sense 2 Pronoun
I; you

A personal pronoun used to refer to oneself or to another person who is a male junior in age or status.

vi Đệ xin hứa sẽ hoàn thành công việc này đúng hạn.

en I promise to complete this task on time.

henchman

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
henchman

A person who follows or serves a powerful leader or master, often assisting them in performing various tasks or dishonest activities.

vi Người lãnh đạo đó luôn có vài tên đệ đi theo để hỗ trợ công việc.

en That leader always has a few henchmen following to assist with tasks.

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