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đánh nhau

Pronunciation Northern /ɗajŋ˧˥ ɲaw˧˧/ Central /ɗa̰n˩˧ ɲaw˧˥/ Southern /ɗan˧˥ ɲaw˧˧/
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fight
Verb
fight

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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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fight

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
exchange blows Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

To engage in a physical struggle or combat with someone by using force or exchanging blows.

vi Hai con chó đang đánh nhau ở giữa đường.

en Two dogs are fighting in the middle of the street.

wage war

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to battle Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

To be in a state of conflict or to actively participate in a war or battle against others.

vi Hai quốc gia này đã đánh nhau trong nhiều năm liền.

en These two countries have been at war for many years.

Parts
đánh / nhau
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Similar
tác chiến / đánh đấm / trợ chiến / đánh …
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Use
đánh giá / đánh máy / đánh khăng / đánh dấu …
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Questions and answers

What does “đánh nhau” mean?

In English, “đánh nhau” means “fight”.

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