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chèn

Pronunciation Northern /ʨɛ̤n˨˩/ Central /ʨɛŋ˧˧/ Southern /ʨɛŋ˨˩/
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to wedge, insert
Verb
to wedge, insert
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
to wedge, insert DIY & MaintenanceTheme

To put an object into a narrow gap or space to keep another object in place.

vi Tôi chèn một miếng gỗ vào chân bàn để nó không bị khập khiễng.

en I wedged a piece of wood under the table leg to keep it from wobbling.

Sense 2 Verb
to obstruct, block

To cause an obstruction or to stop the movement of an object or a person.

vi Chiếc xe tải chèn ngang lối đi của chúng tôi.

en The truck blocked our path.

Sense 3 Verb
to displace, bump aside

To use force to push aside or take over the position of another person or object.

vi Anh ấy cố tình chèn người khác để giành chỗ đứng.

en He intentionally bumped others aside to take a spot.

Noun

Sense 4 Noun
wedge, stopper

An object used to fill a gap or space to prevent something from moving or shifting.

vi Bạn hãy dùng một cái chèn để giữ cánh cửa này lại.

en Use a wedge to hold this door open.

Parts
𢷹
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𢷹
Candidates by syllable
chèn 𢷹
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