This is the 568th most frequent Vietnamese word.
đe
"Đe" in Vietnamese means "anvil" in English.
Here, 'đe' means the forge anvil, a tool used by blacksmiths.
Anh thợ rèn dùng cái đe để rèn dao.
The blacksmith uses the anvil to forge knives.
In this context, 'đe' is part of the verb phrase 'đe dọa,' meaning 'to threaten.'
Cảnh sát cảnh báo sẽ đe dọa xử phạt những người vi phạm.
The police warn that they will threaten to fine violators.
In this context, 'đe' is used figuratively to signify 'weigh,' often implying a burden on one's spirit or emotions.