cai
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Meaning
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Noun
A non-commissioned officer rank in the military, usually above a private and below a sergeant.
vi Anh ấy vừa được thăng cấp lên cai trong quân đội.
en He was just promoted to corporal in the military.
A person who stands over and directs the work of others, such as a foreman.
vi Người cai đang điều khiển nhóm thợ xây.
en The foreman is directing the group of builders.
A term used as a shortened form for the title of a district chief.
vi Dân làng thường gọi ông là cai tổng.
en The villagers often call him the district chief.
Verb
To stop doing something that has become a regular habit, especially something that is harmful.
vi Anh ấy đang cố gắng cai thuốc lá.
en He is trying to quit smoking.