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Meaning
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To be very careful with money or resources by spending as little as possible.
vi Gia đình họ phải dè từng đồng để vượt qua khó khăn.
en Their family had to stint every penny to get through hard times.
To handle something with great care or to refrain from using or harming something.
vi Bạn nên dè giữ những món đồ quý giá này.
en You should take great care of these valuable items.
To anticipate or think that a specific event is likely to happen in the future.
vi Tôi không dè rằng anh ấy sẽ đến sớm như vậy.
en I did not expect that he would arrive so early.