This is the 358th most frequent Vietnamese word.
cứ
The Vietnamese word "cứ" means "just," "go ahead," or "keep," often expressing permission, persistence, or insistence.
In this sentence, the word 'cứ' expresses permission or allowance, encouraging the listener to act freely.
Bạn cứ tự nhiên lấy thêm thức ăn nhé.
Feel free to help yourself to more food.
Here, 'cứ' implies persistence or continuation of an action despite a condition that might suggest otherwise.
Trời mưa, nhưng anh ấy cứ đi ra ngoài.
It is raining, yet he keeps going outside.
In this case, 'cứ' conveys the intention to proceed with an action regardless of uncertainties or potential objections.