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split firewood
To split or cut something such as wood, fruit, or meat into parts with an axe, knife, or sharp tool.
vi Anh ấy đang bổ củi ngoài sân.
en He is splitting firewood in the yard.
To chop a large fruit along its axis to divide it into smaller pieces for easier eating.
trip and fall
Verb
To lose one's balance and fall down onto the ground suddenly while moving or standing.
Adverb
Describing a fall that happens very quickly and with great force onto the hard ground.
vi Anh ấy ngã bổ xuống đất.
en He fell heavily onto the ground.
healthy
Describing food or substances that are good for the body and provide necessary nutrients for health.
vi Món canh này rất bổ cho sức khỏe.
en This soup is very nourishing for health.
pat or clap
A dialectal variation used in Southern Vietnam that means to pat or clap with the hands.