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đứng

Pronunciation Northern /ɗɨŋ˧˥/ Central /ɗɨ̰ŋ˩˧/ Southern /ɗɨŋ˧˥/
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Verb
stand
Verb
halt

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4 senses 3 meanings
Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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stand

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to stand Movement & SportTheme Core Actions & OperationTheme

To maintain an upright position on one's feet without moving to a different place.

vi Anh ấy đang đứng trước cửa.

en He is standing in front of the door.

stand up for

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to stand up for

To support or side with someone or an idea in a dispute.

vi Họ đứng về phía công lý.

en They stand on the side of justice.

halt

Verb / Adjective · 2 senses

Verb

Sense 1 Verb
to halt

To stop all movement or ongoing activities in a sudden or a temporary manner.

vi Đoàn xe bất ngờ đứng lại.

en The convoy suddenly stopped.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
motionless or still

Being in a state without any movement and remaining in a fixed or steady position.

vi Cái đồng hồ treo tường bị đứng từ tối qua vì hết pin.

en The wall clock has been stopped since last night because its battery ran out.

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