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Meaning
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set on fire
To cause something to start burning by applying heat or fire to its surface.
vi Họ đang đốt lá khô trong vườn.
en They are setting fire to dry leaves in the garden.
sting
To pierce or bite the skin with a stinger or mouthparts, causing sharp pain or itching (of insects or small animals).
vi Tôi vừa bị một con ong đốt vào tay.
en I was just stung by a bee on my hand.
segment or joint
A part of a plant stem or a body structure that is separated by joints or nodes.
vi Cây tre này có những đốt rất dài.
en This bamboo has very long segments.