dối

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The Vietnamese word "dối" primarily means "to lie" or "to deceive." It's often used when someone is not telling the truth or is misleading others.

Usage Instructions:

• As a Verb: "dối" is used when referring to the act of lying or deceiving someone.
• As an Adjective: It can describe something that is done carelessly or without proper consideration.

Examples:

1. Verb Usage:

   • Sentence: "Anh ấy đã dối tôi."
   • Translation: "He lied to me."

2. Adjective Usage:

   • Sentence: "Công việc này được làm dối."
   • Translation: "This work was done carelessly."

Advanced Usage:

• Tự dối: This phrase means "to deceive oneself." It is used when someone is not truthful to themselves about their thoughts or feelings.
  • Example: "Đừng tự dối mình."
  • Translation: "Don't deceive yourself."

Word Variants:

• Dối trá: This term means "lies" or "deceit," and refers to untruthful statements.
• Dối bời: It can mean "to confuse" or "to mislead" in a broader sense.

Different Meanings:

• In addition to lying, "dối" can also imply a sense of carelessness in actions, as mentioned above.

Synonyms:

• Lừa: To deceive, trick, or cheat someone.
• Xạo: Colloquial term for lying or fibbing, often used in informal contexts.

Academic

verb

1. to lie; to deceive
   • tự dối
     to deceive onesely

adj

1. carelessly done