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chơi

Pronunciation Northern /ʨəːj˧˧/ Central /ʨəːj˧˥/ Southern /ʨəːj˧˧/
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Verb
play
Verb
hang out

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Meaning
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play

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to play Movement & SportTheme Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

The action of participating in a sport or using a musical instrument.

vi Tôi rất thích chơi bóng đá vào cuối tuần.

en I really like playing football on weekends.

hang out

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to have fun Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

To spend time on leisure activities or hanging out with friends.

vi Chúng tôi thường đi chơi cùng nhau sau giờ làm việc.

en We often hang out together after work.

befriend

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to be friends Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

To establish and maintain a friendly relationship with another person.

vi Hai người họ đã chơi với nhau từ khi còn nhỏ.

en The two of them have been friends since they were children.

trick

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to deceive or prank Core Actions & OperationTheme

The action of deceiving someone or playing a trick on them.

vi Đừng bao giờ chơi xấu bạn bè của mình.

en Never treat your friends unfairly.

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