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bấu víu

Pronunciation Northern /ɓəw˧˥ viw˧˥/ Central /ɓə̰w˩˧ jḭw˩˧/ Southern /ɓəw˧˥ jiw˧˥/
cling
Verb
cling
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2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
cling Core ActionsTheme

The act of holding on tightly to something to maintain balance.

vi Đứa trẻ bấu víu vào tay mẹ để không bị ngã.

en The child clings to their mother's hand to avoid falling.

Sense 2 Verb
rely on

The act of relying on someone else during difficult times or distress.

vi Anh ấy cố gắng bấu víu vào hy vọng cuối cùng.

en He tries to cling to the last bit of hope.

Parts
bấu / víu
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Similar
bấu chí / bấu / vương víu / bám víu …
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Use
xá bấu
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