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The Vietnamese word "the thé" is an adjective that describes a sound that is shrill or piercing. It is often used to refer to noises that are high-pitched and can be uncomfortable to hear, like a whistle or a loud scream.

Usage Instructions:

• "the thé" is typically used to describe sounds, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe a person's tone or manner of speaking when it is harsh or overly sharp.
• It is not used to describe pleasant sounds; rather, it conveys a sense of discomfort or annoyance.

Examples:

1. Describing a Sound:

   • “Tiếng còi xe thì the thé.”
   • (The sound of the car horn is shrill.)

2. Describing a Person's Voice:

   • “Giọng của cô ấy the thé quá, nghe thật khó chịu.”
   • (Her voice is too shrill; it sounds really unpleasant.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "the thé" can be used to describe a situation or an atmosphere that feels tense or unpleasant, for example: - “Không khí trong phòng họp thật the thé.” - (The atmosphere in the meeting room is really tense.)

Word Variants:

• The word does not have many direct variants, but you can use it in different contexts or combine it with other words to enhance its meaning, like "tiếng the thé" (the shrill sound).

Different Meanings:

While "the thé" primarily refers to sound, it can also imply: - An unpleasant quality in music or performance. - A sharpness in someone's attitude or remarks that can be perceived as biting or critical.

Synonyms:

• Chói tai: (also meaning "piercing" or "cacophonic")
• Kích thích: (this can mean "stimulating," but in certain contexts, it might imply a sharp or piercing quality, especially in sound).

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adj

1. shrill, piercing