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- Hello everyone.
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Welcome back to 8 Minute English on the Learn English Podcast.
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I'm Nathan, and I'm so glad you're here.
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So by now, I'm sure you've already seen the title of today's episode.
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We're talking about emotions today.
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Emotions are something we all have, right?
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There are good emotions like happiness and there are tough ones like anger.
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Anger is one of those emotions that can feel overwhelming.
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But is anger always bad?
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Today, we're going to explore that.
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Why do some of us get angry easily?
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And before we dive into today's conversation, Don't forget to check out the free PDF we've prepared for you.
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You can find it in the description or in the comments section.
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And it's really useful for today's topic.
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Now let's get into our today's conversation.
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Hey, Sarah.
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I've been feeling so angry lately.
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Really?
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What's going on, Tom?
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I don't know.
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Even little things are making me mad these days.
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Oh no!
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That doesn't sound good.
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What's bothering you the most?
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Well, everything, to be honest.
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It feels like I'm always stressed.
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And I'm constantly running out of energy.
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Work has been stressful.
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and I haven't been sleeping well at night.
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Oh, I understand.
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When I don't get enough sleep, even the smallest things can upset me.
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Exactly.
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I just feel tired all the time.
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Then, when something small happens, like being stuck in traffic, I get really mad.
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It's like everything is building up.
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and I can't control my reactions anymore.
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Yeah, stress can definitely make things worse.
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Have you thought about what's making you stressed?
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Mostly work.
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I've been trying to meet deadlines.
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But there's always something going wrong.
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I've also been arguing with my coworkers a lot lately.
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That sounds tough.
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It seems like all of this is piling up on you.
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Yeah, and it's hard to stay calm in the middle of all that.
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I think recognizing what's causing your stress could help you manage it better.
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You're probably right.
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But it feels like everything is happening at once.
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so it's hard to focus.
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I get it.
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Have you noticed any specific things that make you more angry?
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Well, work is a big one but also when things don't go as planned.
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Yeah, those are common triggers.
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And when people are usually under pressure or feeling overwhelmed, they're more likely to react with anger.
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That's definitely me.
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I feel like I'm on edge all the time.
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Another thing to think about is whether your anger is affecting other parts of your life.
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What do you mean?
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Like, are you getting into arguments more often?
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Is your anger affecting your relationships at work or at home?
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Yeah, I've noticed that I've been arguing more with my coworkers.
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And sometimes, I snap at my family for no reason.
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That's a sign that the anger might be affecting your life more than it should.
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When anger starts to impact your relationships or daily life, It might be a good idea to talk to someone, like a doctor or therapist.
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Really?
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Yeah.
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Sometimes anger can be a sign of deeper issues, like anxiety or depression, especially if it's happening frequently.
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Have you seen the movie Inside Out?
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Oh yeah, I have.
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The one about the emotions in the girl's head, right?
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Right.
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Do you remember how anger was just one of the emotions?
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But he didn't always understand the deeper feelings behind it, Yeah, anger always reacted first.
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But sometimes, it was actually sadness or fear that was causing problems.
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That's kind of how it works in real life too.
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Sometimes anger is just on the surface.
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you know, Tom, Anger itself isn't always bad.
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It's actually a normal emotion and it's important to express it in a healthy way.
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The real problem comes when we try to push it down or ignore it.
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That's when it can build up and come out in ways we don't want.
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Yeah, I guess trying to hold it in makes it worse.
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Exactly.
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That's why finding a way to release your anger is so important.
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You could try things like exercise, talking to someone, or even writing down your feelings.
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The goal is to release that anger so it doesn't affect your relationships or your health.
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That makes sense.
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I don't want to hurt anyone with my anger.
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Find what works for you to release that anger.
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Thanks for bringing that up, Sarah.
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I'll think about it.
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Anytime, Tom.
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I'm always here if you need to talk.
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Now let's go over some useful words from today's conversation.
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The first word is stressed.
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Stressed means feeling worried or unable to relax because of too much work or problems.
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For example, I feel stressed when I have too much work to do.
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The second word is angry.
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Angry means feeling very upset or mad about something.
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For example, He gets angry when people don't listen to him.
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The third word is calm.
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Calm means feeling peaceful and not angry or upset.
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For example, It's important to stay calm when you are in a difficult situation.
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The fourth word is breathe.
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Breathe means to take air into your body and let it out again.
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For example, When you feel angry, take a deep breath to calm down.
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And the last word is trigger.
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Trigger means something that makes you feel a strong emotion, like anger or stress.
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For example, Being late, is a trigger that makes me stressed.
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Now, I have two questions for you to think about.
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First, what do you usually do when you feel angry or stressed?
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Do you have any techniques that help you calm down?
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A common technique is deep breathing.
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Studies from Harvard Medical School show that deep breathing can reduce stress and help control anger.
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Another good method is taking a short walk.
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Walking can help you calm down by giving your mind and body a break.
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And second, have you noticed any triggers that make you angry?
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Triggers are often small things like being stuck in traffic or arguing with someone.
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Recognizing these triggers is the first step to managing your anger.
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Recognizing triggers helps people control their emotions better.
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Let us know your answers in the comments below.
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Now before we finish today's episode, let's talk about some interesting facts about anger.
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Did you know that anger can actually be helpful sometimes?
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Studies from the University of California show that anger can motivate people to solve problems and stand up for themselves.
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But if anger is not managed well, It can lead to health problems.
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Research from the American Heart Association found that frequent anger can increase the risk of heart disease, So, it's important to manage your anger in a healthy way.
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Also, Did you know that smiling, even when you don't feel happy, can help you calm down?
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A study by the University of Kansas found that smiling can lower your heart rate and reduce stress levels.
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So the next time you're feeling angry, try to smile.
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And here's my advice for all of you listening when you notice yourself getting angry, pause for a moment.
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Take a few deep breaths or step away from the situation if you can.
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Giving yourself time to think can help you calm down and respond in a better way.
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Remember, Anger is a natural emotion, but how we manage it makes all the difference.
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And don't forget to make a copy of the file so you can edit and have your own version.
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Just check the description or the comments section below to download it.
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And if you have any questions or thoughts about today's topic, leave a comment.
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We love hearing from you and your topic you want to hear from us.
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Thanks for joining me today and don't forget to practice staying calm.
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See you next time on 8 Minute English.

Từ vựng và ghi chú luyện nói cho bài học này

Bài luyện nói trình độ A2 này dựa trên video “Why do I get angry easily? |🎙️ 8 Minute English”. Những từ được nhắc lại nhiều nhất trong bài: anger, angry, emotion, calm, trigger. Video này có 138 câu và 1312 từ để luyện shadowing. Phần lời nói dài 8:48. Người nói giữ tốc độ đều, khoảng 149 từ mỗi phút, vừa sức để nói đuổi theo. 87% số từ nằm trong 3.000 từ tiếng Anh thông dụng nhất, nên từ vựng dễ theo.

Từ vựng quan trọng trong video

15 từ đáng học trong video, kèm phiên âm và nghĩa:

TừPhiên âmNghĩa
anger danh từ/ˈæŋɡə/mối giận, sự tức giận
emotion danh từ/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/cảm xúc
trigger danh từ/ˈtɹɪɡɚ/cò
breathe động từ/bɹiːð/thở, hô hấp
topic danh từ/ˈtɑpɪk/chủ đề
argue động từ/ˈɑɹ.ɡju/tranh luận
technique danh từ/tɛkˈniːk/kỹ thuật, kĩ thuật
ignore động từ/ɪɡˈnɔː/lơ, lờ
anxiety danh từ/æŋˈzaɪ.əti/sự lo lắng, lo âu
happiness danh từ/ˈhæpinɪs/hạnh phúc
helpful tính từ/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/hay giúp đỡ
solve động từ/sɒlv/giải quyết
bother động từ/ˈbɑðɚ/quấy rầy
explore động từ/ɪkˈsploɹ/thám hiểm
edit động từ/ˈɛdɪt/biên tập, chỉnh sửa

Cụm động từ bạn sẽ nghe

TừNghĩa
check out động từtính tiền, trả phòng
write down động từviết ra, ghi xuống

Những câu đáng luyện lại

Các câu ngắn, trọn ý trong video mà bạn có thể dùng lại khi giao tiếp hằng ngày:

  • We're talking about emotions today.
  • Today, we're going to explore that.
  • Why do some of us get angry easily?
  • What's bothering you the most?
  • Have you thought about what's making you stressed?

Ngữ pháp trong video

Những cấu trúc người nói dùng nhiều nhất, kèm đúng cụm từ trong video:

Cấu trúcTrong video
Thì hiện tại hoàn thành tiếp diễn have/has been + -ing — việc bắt đầu từ trước và vẫn đang tiếp tụcI've been feeling · haven't been sleeping · I've been trying
Thì hiện tại hoàn thành have/has + quá khứ phân từ — việc đã xảy ra nhưng còn liên quan đến hiện tạiyou've already seen · we've prepared · has been
Câu bị động be + quá khứ phân từ — nhấn vào việc xảy ra, không phải người làmbeing stuck · is stressed · is not managed
Khả năng với “might / may” might/may + động từ — điều có thể xảy ra nhưng không chắcmight be

Phát âm cần chú ý

Người nói dùng 37 dạng rút gọn, ví dụ don't, I'm, I've. Hãy nói theo dạng ngắn đúng như bạn nghe.

  • Âm “th”: breathe /bɹiːð/, bother /ˈbɑðɚ/, therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/

Những âm người Việt thường gặp khó:

  • Cụm phụ âm cuối — đọc đủ từng âm, đừng nuốt âm cuối: react /ɹiːˈækt/, solve /sɒlv/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/, therapist /ˈθɛɹəpɪst/
  • Âm /æ/ — mở miệng rộng hơn âm “e”: anger /ˈæŋɡə/, react /ɹiːˈækt/, anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
  • Phụ âm cuối — bật rõ âm cuối của từ: distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/, topic /ˈtɑpɪk/, technique /tɛkˈniːk/, react /ɹiːˈækt/, happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/

Cách luyện với video này

  1. Nghe hết video một lần, chưa cần nói, và ghi lại những từ bạn chưa biết.
  2. Nói đuổi từng câu ở tốc độ bình thường, lặp lại mỗi câu đến khi nhịp của bạn khớp với người nói.
  3. Ghi âm giọng mình rồi so với bản gốc, chú ý các từ như anger, emotion, trigger.

Phương Pháp Shadowing Là Gì?

Shadowing là kỹ thuật học ngôn ngữ có cơ sở khoa học, ban đầu được phát triển cho chương trình đào tạo phiên dịch viên chuyên nghiệp và được phổ biến rộng rãi bởi nhà đa ngôn ngữ học Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Nguyên lý cốt lõi đơn giản nhưng cực kỳ hiệu quả: bạn nghe tiếng Anh của người bản xứ và lặp lại to ngay lập tức — như một "cái bóng" (shadow) đuổi theo người nói với độ trễ chỉ 1–2 giây. Khác với luyện ngữ pháp hay học từ vựng bị động, Shadowing buộc não bộ và cơ miệng phải đồng thời xử lý và tái tạo ngôn ngữ thực tế. Các nghiên cứu khoa học xác nhận phương pháp này cải thiện đáng kể phát âm, ngữ điệu, nhịp điệu, nối âm, kỹ năng nghe và độ lưu loát khi nói — đặc biệt hiệu quả cho người luyện IELTS Speaking và muốn giao tiếp tiếng Anh tự nhiên như người bản ngữ.

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