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chờm chực

Pronunciation Northern /ʨə̤ːm˨˩ ʨɨ̰ʔk˨˩/ Central /ʨəːm˧˧ ʨɨ̰k˨˨/ Southern /ʨəːm˨˩ ʨɨk˨˩˨/
to lie in wait
Verb
to lie in wait
1 senses 1 Components
Meaning
1 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
to lie in wait Core ActionsTheme

To remain hidden or stay in a particular place while waiting for a chance to attack.

vi Con hổ đang chờm chực con mồi trong bụi rậm.

en The tiger is lying in wait for its prey in the bushes.

Parts
chực
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Components

Components

chực
Similar
chờm bờm / chầu chực / chờ chực / ăn chực
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Starts with this word

chờm bờm

Ends with this word

chầu chực/chờ chực/ăn chực

Use
chực tiết / chực chờ
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chực (to be ready; to wait) — words using
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