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Meaning
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thus or so
A term referring to a quality or state that has been mentioned or is occurring.
vi Nếu mọi chuyện đã như thế thì chúng ta nên chấp nhận.
en If things are already like that, then we should accept it.
A word used at the end of a question to emphasize curiosity or add familiarity.
condition or situation
The arrangement of body parts or the specific location of an object within a space.
vi Ngồi lâu mỏi lưng, anh ấy đổi thế ngồi.
en His back got tired from sitting for a long time, so he changed his sitting position.
The current state or specific circumstances that a situation or a person is currently facing.
The great power or influence that enables a person to control or dominate others.
replace
To put another person or thing in the place of the existing one, so that it takes over that role.
vi Anh ấy đã thế chỗ cho người đồng nghiệp vắng mặt.
en He replaced his absent colleague.
era or generation
A long period of time marked by specific historical or social characteristics of an era.