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Pronunciation Northern /ʨa̤ː˨˩/ Central /ʨaː˧˧/ Southern /ʨaː˨˩/
to rub
2 senses
Verb
to rub
Details
2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to rub Core ActionsTheme

To apply pressure and move one's hand or an object back and forth across a surface.

vi Cô ấy dùng tay chà mạnh lên vết bẩn trên mặt bàn.

en She rubbed hard at the stain on the tabletop.

Sense 2 Verb
to brush

To use a brush or similar object to clean or smooth a surface.

vi Bạn nên chà răng kỹ lưỡng ít nhất hai lần mỗi ngày.

en You should brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice a day.

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