This is the 748th most frequent Vietnamese word.
thả
"Thả" means "to release" or "to let go."
Here, 'thả' is used to mean releasing or letting go of something consciously and intentionally.
Tôi thả con cá trở lại ao.
I released the fish back into the pond.
In this sentence, 'thả' implies an act of setting something free or unrestricting its containment.
Con chim được thả ra khỏi lồng.
The bird was let out of the cage.
In this case, 'thả' is used to indicate playing or participating in an activity, specifically involving allowing a kite to fly by guiding it.