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Việt gian

Việt gian is a Vietnamese word that means "traitor" or "betrayal". It is often used to describe Vietnamese people who work with or for foreign countries that are not friendly with Vietnam.

Imagine you have a best friend but you found out they were secretly telling your secrets to someone you didn't like. That person is like a việt gian. They are betraying your trust and loyalty.

For Vietnam, it means someone who is betraying their country and people by sharing important information or helping a foreign country that wants to harm Vietnam. It is a very serious accusation and can have severe consequences.
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