chầu chực
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Meaning
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To stand or sit and wait in a place for a long time to see someone.
vi Họ phải chầu chực cả buổi sáng để gặp bác sĩ.
en They had to wait around all morning to see the doctor.
To be constantly available to serve someone or to follow their orders and requests immediately.
vi Anh ta luôn chầu chực bên cạnh để phục vụ ông chủ.
en He is always available to attend to his boss.