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Meaning
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Noun
This is a clear and salty liquid that is secreted from the eyes when a person cries.
vi Những giọt lệ lăn dài trên má cô ấy khi nghe tin buồn.
en Tears rolled down her cheeks when she heard the sad news.
This term refers to a specific instance or action that is cited to serve as a model or illustration.
vi Hành động của anh ấy được coi là một tiền lệ tốt.
en His action was considered a good example.
This term refers to a general principle or regulation that is expected to be followed within a community.
vi Mọi người trong cộng đồng đều phải tuân theo những lệ chung.
en Everyone in the community must follow the general rules.
Verb
This verb describes the state of feeling scared or apprehensive about something that might happen.
vi Tôi rất lệ rằng sự việc này sẽ gây ra nhiều rắc rối.
en I really fear that this matter will cause a lot of trouble.
Proper noun
A female given name from Chinese.
vi Bạn Lệ đang cùng tôi làm bài tập về nhà trong thư viện.
en My friend Lệ is doing homework with me in the library.