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cất tiếng

Pronunciation Northern /kət˧˥ tiəŋ˧˥/ Central /kə̰k˩˧ tiə̰ŋ˩˧/ Southern /kək˧˥ tiəŋ˧˥/
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raise one's voice
Verb
raise one's voice
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2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
raise one's voice Core Actions & OperationTheme

To begin to speak, sing, or make a sound after a period of silence or to express a thought.

vi Cô ấy cuối cùng cũng cất tiếng hát sau một lúc ngập ngừng.

en She finally raised her voice to sing after a moment of hesitation.

Sense 2 Verb
speak up Core Actions & OperationTheme Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

To start expressing one's opinions or thoughts clearly and audibly in a conversation or a public setting.

vi Bạn nên cất tiếng để bảo vệ quyền lợi của mình.

en You should speak up to protect your rights.

Parts
cất / tiếng
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Use
cất giữ / cất công / cất giấu / cất bước …
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