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ăn cướp

Pronunciation Northern /an˧˧ kɨəp˧˥/ Central /aŋ˧˥ kɨə̰p˩˧/ Southern /aŋ˧˧ kɨəp˧˥/
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rob
Verb
rob
2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses

Verb

Sense 1 Verb
to rob Core ActionsTheme

To take property from a person or place by using force.

vi Họ đã cố gắng ăn cướp tài sản của người đi đường.

en They tried to rob the property of a passerby.

Noun

Sense 2 Noun
robber

A person who takes property from others by using force or threats.

vi Tên ăn cướp đã bị bắt ngay sau đó.

en The robber was caught immediately after that.

Parts
ăn / cướp
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trộm cướp / đảng cướp / kẻ cướp / tướng cướp …
Use
vừa đánh trống vừa ăn cướp / vừa ăn cướp vừa la làng / ăn cướp còn la làng / nấu ăn …
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