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cố gắng

Pronunciation Northern /ko˧˥ ɣaŋ˧˥/ Central /ko̰˩˧ ɣa̰ŋ˩˧/ Southern /ko˧˥ ɣaŋ˧˥/
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Verb
try
Noun
effort

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3 senses 2 meanings 2 Components
Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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try

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
try Core Actions & OperationTheme

To put effort into doing something in order to achieve a goal.

vi Bạn nên cố gắng học tập chăm chỉ hơn.

en You should try to study harder.

Sense 2 Verb
strive

To make a great and persistent effort to achieve or obtain something.

vi Chúng tôi đang cố gắng để giành chiến thắng.

en We are striving to win.

effort

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
effort

The physical or mental energy that someone puts into trying to do something.

vi Mọi cố gắng của cô ấy cuối cùng đã được đền đáp.

en All her efforts were finally rewarded.

Parts
cố / gắng
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Use
biến cố / sự cố / cố ý / quá cố …
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