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chìm nổi

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sink and float
Verb
sink and float
2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to sink and float Core ActionsTheme

To sink and then float involves the motion of moving below and then above the surface of water.

vi Những mảnh vụn chìm nổi dập dềnh trên mặt nước.

en The debris is sinking and then floating on the water surface.

Sense 2 Verb
to struggle in life

To struggle in the vicissitudes means to experience the many changes and difficulties of life.

vi Cuộc đời bà ấy đã trải qua biết bao nhiêu phen chìm nổi.

en Her life has experienced many ups and downs and difficulties.

Parts
chìm / nổi
Similar
chìm xuồng / chìm ngập / chìm / chìm đắm …
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bom chìm / hút chìm / ba chìm bảy nổi / cân chìm …
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