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The Vietnamese word "tét" is a verb that means "to split" or "to cut." It is used in various contexts where something is divided into parts or where a cut is made.

Basic Usage:

• Meaning: To make a split or cut in something.
• Example: "Tét miếng bánh" means "Cut the piece of cake." Here, you are instructing someone to cut the cake into smaller pieces.

Advanced Usage:

• "Tét" can also be used in a metaphorical sense. For example, if someone says "tét lòng" (to split the heart), it refers to emotional pain or heartbreak.
• In the context of relationships, you might hear "Tét tình cảm" which means "to cut off emotional ties."

Word Variants:

• Tét tỉa: This means to trim or to cut something in a more refined way, like trimming bushes or hair.
• Tét rời: This can refer to splitting something apart completely, like tearing a piece of paper into two.

Different Meanings:

While the primary meaning is to cut or split, "tét" can also imply: - A break or rupture in something (like a crack in a wall). - A division in a relationship or partnership.

Synonyms:

• Chia: This means "to divide," often used in more abstract contexts, like dividing a group of people.
• Cắt: This means "to cut" and can be used similarly to "tét," but it often refers to cutting with a tool, like scissors or a knife.

Example Sentences:

1. "Tét trái cây trước khi ăn." - "Cut the fruit before eating." 2.

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verb

1. to split, to cut