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Meaning
3 senses
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Verb
To remain still or to stop moving, often used when referring to water or other liquids.
vi Nước bị ứ lại trong cống.
en The water is stagnant in the drain.
Adverb
A term used in speech to negate a following verb or to express a refusal.
vi Tôi ứ thèm ăn.
en I do not want to eat.
Interjection
An informal exclamation used to express a strong disagreement or a refusal to do something.
vi Ứ, tôi không đi đâu!
en No, I am not going anywhere!