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Meaning
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Adjective
Having a gentle or soft quality that does not produce loud noise or strong impact.
vi Một cơn gió khẽ thổi qua làm những tán lá rung rinh.
en A gentle breeze blew through, making the leaves rustle.
Adverb
To perform an action in a soft, careful, or quiet manner to avoid making noise.
vi Cô ấy khẽ đóng cửa để không đánh thức đứa bé.
en She softly closed the door to avoid waking the baby.