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Meaning
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To look for something by turning over, unsettling, or digging through the earth, a pile of objects, or any other messy collection of things.
vi Con chó đang bới đất để tìm khúc xương.
en The dog is digging in the earth to find a bone.
To lift or collect something, such as food or small objects, from a container or a surface using a hand, spoon, or tool.
vi Cô ấy dùng thìa bới cơm ra bát.
en She used a spoon to scoop the rice into the bowl.
To arrange or style one's hair by gathering it together and securing it, often in the form of a bun or a specific hairdo.
vi Cô ấy đang bới tóc thành một búi cao.
en She is doing her hair in a high bun.