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Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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negative passive marker
A marker showing that the subject is affected by an action, often negatively.
vi Anh ấy bị mắng vì đi học muộn.
en He was scolded for being late to school.
To suffer or end up with an unwanted state or result.
vi Chiếc xe bị hỏng giữa đường.
en The car broke down in the middle of the road.
sedge sack
A large container or bag typically woven from sedge plants, used for carrying or storing various items.
vi Bà tôi dùng một cái bị để đựng đồ.
en My grandmother uses a sedge sack to store items.