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chứa

Pronunciation Northern /ʨɨə˧˥/ Central /ʨɨ̰ə˩˧/ Southern /ʨɨə˧˥/
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to contain
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to contain

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to contain Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme Core Actions & OperationTheme

To have something inside or to include a particular amount of space or material within the boundaries of a specific container or area.

vi Chiếc hộp này chứa rất nhiều đồ chơi cũ.

en This box contains many old toys.

to shelter

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to shelter Core Actions & OperationTheme

To provide a place for someone to stay or to hide something, especially items that are illegal or not allowed by the law.

vi Người đàn ông bị bắt vì hành vi chứa đồ ăn cắp.

en The man was arrested for sheltering stolen goods.

Similar
chưa / chừa / chùa / chữa …
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Use
ẩn chứa / chất chứa / nhà chứa / sức chứa …
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