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Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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clown
A comic character in traditional chèo theater who acts foolishly to provide entertainment and social commentary.
vi Vai hề trong vở chèo này rất vui nhộn.
en The comic character in this chèo play is very funny.
A clown or jester is a person who acts foolishly or performs tricks to make others laugh.
vi Chú hề đang làm những trò vui nhộn để khiến lũ trẻ cười.
en The clown is doing funny tricks to make the children laugh.
to matter
To matter or be of consequence, usually only in negative expressions such as "không hề gì".
vi Mất một ít thời gian cũng không hề gì.
en Losing a little time does not matter.
at all
At all is used for emphasis to mean absolutely, completely, or to any degree in negative statements.
vi Tôi không hề biết gì về việc này.
en I do not know anything about this at all.