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Pronunciation Northern /kəːj˧˧/ Central /kəːj˧˥/ Southern /kəːj˧˧/
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to build higher
Verb
to build higher
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Meaning
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
to build higher Core ActionsTheme

The act of constructing an additional section on top of an existing building to increase its overall height.

vi Gia đình tôi đang cơi thêm một tầng lầu nữa.

en My family is building an additional floor.

Noun

Sense 2 Noun
betel nut tray

A small tray specifically used to hold betel leaves and areca nuts during traditional Vietnamese ceremonies or rituals.

vi Bà tôi luôn để cơi trầu ở trên bàn tiếp khách.

en My grandmother always keeps the betel tray on the guest table.

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cội / cối / cõi / cói …
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