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Meaning
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This noun literally refers to a light that is red in color, often used as a signal or warning.
vi Một chiếc đèn đỏ đang nhấp nháy cảnh báo.
en A red light is flashing as a warning.
This noun refers to a signal light at a road intersection that controls the flow of traffic by switching between colors.
vi Ngã tư trước nhà tôi vừa được lắp đèn đỏ nên xe cộ đi lại trật tự hơn.
en Traffic lights have just been installed at the intersection in front of my house, so traffic is more orderly now.
This noun is an informal or slang term used to refer to a woman's monthly menstrual cycle.
vi Cô ấy đang đến kỳ đèn đỏ.
en She is on her menstrual period.