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cởi

Pronunciation Northern /kə̰ːj˧˩˧/ Central /kəːj˧˩˨/ Southern /kəːj˨˩˦/
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take off
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take off
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3 senses
Meaning
3 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
take off Core Actions & OperationTheme Daily Routine & Home LifeTheme

To remove a piece of clothing or an item from one's body.

vi Bạn nên cởi áo khoác ra cho mát.

en You should take off your jacket to cool down.

Sense 2 Verb
untie Core Actions & OperationTheme

To loosen or undo a knot or a rope that is binding something.

vi Hãy cởi sợi dây thừng này ra.

en Please untie this rope.

Sense 3 Verb
to undo a knot Core Actions & OperationTheme

To release or untie a knot or something that is fastened or tied together.

vi Tôi không thể cởi được cái nút thắt này.

en I cannot undo this knot.

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cởi 𢶷
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