de dé
Definition
- Verb:
- To be careful, to be cautious: "de dé" means to act with care and attention to avoid mistakes or accidents. It describes a state of being watchful and prudent.
- To be hesitant, to be wary: It can also convey a sense of hesitation or wariness due to uncertainty or potential risk.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Khi đi trên đường trơn, mọi người phải de dé. (When walking on a slippery road, everyone must be careful.)
- Cô ấy de dé không dám đưa ra quyết định ngay. (She was hesitant and didn't dare to make a decision immediately.)
Advanced Usage
- "de dé giữ mình": to be careful of oneself, to be cautious for one's own safety.
- Trong đám đông, anh ấy luôn de dé giữ mình. (In the crowd, he is always careful to protect himself.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dè dặt (adj): cautious, reserved, circumspect.
- Anh ấy có thái độ rất dè dặt trong cuộc thảo luận. (He had a very cautious attitude during the discussion.)
- Dè chừng (verb): to be wary of, to be on guard against.
- Chúng ta nên dè chừng những lời hứa hẹn đó. (We should be wary of those promises.)
Synonyms
- Cẩn thận: careful, cautious.
- Thận trọng: prudent, circumspect.
- Ngần ngại: hesitant, reluctant.
Related Idioms
- "Đi đứng de dé": to walk carefully, to tread cautiously.
- Sau khi bị ngã, bà cụ đi đứng de dé. (After falling, the old lady walks very carefully.)