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Meaning
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Adjective
The state of being old and weak, no longer able to grow normally due to the effects of time.
vi Những cái cây này đã cỗi và không còn ra trái nữa.
en These trees are old and can no longer bear fruit.
Noun
A synonym for the root of a tree, often used to refer to the origin or source of a problem.
vi Cỗi cây cổ thụ ấy bám sâu vào lòng đất.
en The ancient tree has its root deep in the ground.