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Meaning
8 senses · 4 meanings
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die
Verb
To stop living or existing permanently, often marking the end of all biological functions.
vi Cây cối sẽ chết nếu không có nước.
en Plants will die if they do not have water.
Adjective
No longer alive or having lost all life-supporting functions and physical movement.
vi Con cá này đã chết từ lâu.
en This fish has been dead for a long time.
stop working
Verb
To suddenly fail or cease to function properly, especially in the case of a machine.
vi Chiếc xe hơi đột ngột bị chết máy giữa đường.
en The car suddenly stalled in the middle of the road.
Adjective
(Of a machine or device) In an inoperative state, having stopped running or functioning.
vi Chiếc đồng hồ này đã chết hoàn toàn.
en This watch is completely dead.
extremely
Adverb
Used to emphasize the intense or severe degree of a particular feeling or situation.
vi Tôi thấy mệt chết đi được.
en I feel extremely tired.
Interjection
an exclamation used when someone suddenly realizes they have made a mistake or encountered an unexpected problem.
vi Chết, tôi quên mang theo chìa khóa rồi!
en Shoot, I forgot to bring the keys!
an expression used to describe a situation where someone is in very serious trouble or facing a disaster.
vi Lần này thì chết thật rồi!
en I am really screwed this time!
idle
Not being used or not currently busy with any task or activity at the moment.
vi Đây là khoảng thời gian chết trong ngày.
en This is the idle time of the day.