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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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sink
This verb describes the action of something going down below the surface of water or another liquid and staying there completely.
vi Con tàu nhỏ đã chìm sâu xuống đáy biển.
en The small ship has sunk deep to the bottom of the sea.
be hidden
This verb is used to describe something that is kept secret or placed in a way that it cannot be easily seen or noticed.
vi Sự thật về vụ việc vẫn còn chìm trong bóng tối.
en The truth about the incident is still hidden in the dark.