cậy
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Meaning
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Verb
To rely on or pin one's hopes on someone means to depend on them for support or success.
vi Đứa trẻ luôn cậy vào sự giúp đỡ của cha mẹ.
en The child always relies on the support of his parents.
To pride or congratulate oneself on something means to feel satisfied or proud of an achievement or quality.
vi Anh ấy cậy mình có tài nên thường xem thường người khác.
en He prides himself on his talent and often looks down on others.
Cậy is an alternative spelling of the Vietnamese word cạy, meaning to pry open with a tool.
vi Tôi dùng một cái tuốc nơ vít để cậy nắp hộp ra.
en I used a screwdriver to pry open the lid of the box.
Noun
The date plum is a species of persimmon tree that grows small fruits and is native to subtropical regions.
vi Cây cậy sau vườn nhà tôi đang bắt đầu ra quả.
en The date plum tree behind my house is starting to bear fruit.