dừng

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The Vietnamese word "dừng" is a verb that means "to stop" or "to halt." It is used when you want to indicate that something or someone should come to a stop or no longer continue an action.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "dừng" when you want to tell someone to stop doing something.
• It can also refer to stopping a vehicle or halting an event.

Examples:

1. Dừng lại! - "Stop!" (used to tell someone to stop what they are doing)
2. Xe dừng ở trạm. - "The bus stops at the station." (referring to a vehicle coming to a halt)
3. Hãy dừng nói chuyện và lắng nghe. - "Please stop talking and listen."

Advanced Usage:

• "Dừng" can be used in more complex sentences to express the idea of stopping something more abstract, like a process or a habit.
  • Tôi cần dừng lại việc ăn vặt. - "I need to stop snacking."

Word Variants:

• Dừng lại: This phrase translates to "stop" and emphasizes the action of stopping.
• Dừng xe: This means "to stop the vehicle."

Different Meanings:

While "dừng" primarily means "to stop," it can also imply: - To pause temporarily (e.g., in a conversation or activity). - To cease an ongoing action (like stopping a meeting).

Synonyms:

• Ngừng: This is a synonym that also means "to stop" or "to cease." It can be used interchangeably with "dừng" in many contexts.
  • Example: Ngừng lại! - "Stop!"
• Thôi: This means "to quit" or "to give up." It can imply stopping an action or habit.

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verb

1. to stop; to halt