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bới

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Sense 1 Verb
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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.

Sense 2 Verb
to scoop up

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.

Sense 3 Verb
do one's hair

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.

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bới (𢱎)
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đào bới / bới móc / chửi bới / gà bới …
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