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chìa

Pronunciation Northern /ʨi̤ə˨˩/ Central /ʨiə˧˧/ Southern /ʨiə˨˩/
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Noun
key
Verb
extend or hold out

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Meaning
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key

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
short for key Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme Things at homeTag

A shortened term for "chìa khoá," which refers to a tool used for locking or unlocking.

vi Tôi đã để quên cái chìa trong nhà.

en I left the key inside the house.

extend or hold out

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to extend or hold out Core Actions & OperationTheme

To hold something out or extend a part of the body, such as a hand.

vi Cậu bé chìa tay ra xin kẹo.

en The boy held out his hand to ask for candy.

Similar
chĩa / chỉa / chìa vôi / chìa khoá …
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Use
móc chìa khoá / Household Objects, Tools & Maintenance / Core Actions & Operation
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