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bắc

Pronunciation Northern /ɓak˧˥/ Central /ɓa̰k˩˧/ Southern /ɓak˧˥/
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Adjective
north
Verb
set up

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Meaning
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north

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
north or northern Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

Relating to or located in the north, the direction opposite to south.

vi Gió mùa đông bắc thường mang theo không khí lạnh.

en The northeast monsoon usually brings cold air.

set up

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
set up Core Actions & OperationTheme

To position objects in a way that allows a person to climb up and reach a high place.

vi Anh ấy đang bắc thang để sửa lại mái nhà.

en He is setting up a ladder to fix the roof.

place on stove

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
place on stove Food, Cooking & DrinksTheme

The act of placing cooking utensils onto a stove or removing them from it during the cooking process.

vi Mẹ tôi đang bắc nồi cơm lên bếp để nấu bữa tối.

en My mother is putting the rice pot on the stove to cook dinner.

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