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The Vietnamese word "khét" is primarily used as a verb and can be translated to mean "to smell" or "to be burnt." It is often associated with a burnt smell, indicating that something has been overcooked or scorched.

Basic Usage

1. Meaning: "Khét" is used when something has a strong, unpleasant smell, typically because it has been burnt.
2. Example:
   • "Cơm khét" means "burnt rice."
   • "Mùi khét" means "the burnt smell."

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "khét" can also describe situations where there is an overwhelming or unpleasant scent, not just from food but in other scenarios, such as smoke from a fire.

Word Variants

• Khét lẹt: This is an informal way to emphasize a very strong burnt smell.
• Mùi khét: This phrase means "burnt smell" and is commonly used to describe the odor resulting from burnt food.

Different Meanings

While "khét" primarily refers to a burnt smell, in some contexts, it can also refer to something that is overly intense or extreme in smell, not limited to just burnt items.

Synonyms

• Khói: This word means "smoke," which can also be associated with burnt smells.
• Cháy: This means "burn" and can be used in conjunction with "khét" to emphasize that something is burnt (e.g., "cơm cháy" for "burnt rice").

Summary

"Khét" is a useful word in Vietnamese to describe unpleasant burnt smells or situations where something has been overcooked.

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verb

1. to smell; to be burnt
   • mùi khét
     burnt smell