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Meaning
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To display something prominently in order to attract attention or to show off one's style.
vi Cô ấy chưng bộ váy mới nhất để đi dự tiệc.
en She showed off her latest dress for the party.
To purify a liquid by heating it until it vaporizes and then cooling the resulting gas.
vi Người dân ở đây chưng rượu bằng phương pháp thủ công.
en Local people distill wine using traditional methods.