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Meaning
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To keep a part of something for a specific person or for future use.
vi Tôi chừa lại một phần cơm cho bạn.
en I reserve a portion of rice for you.
To stop doing something that is harmful or to end a negative habit.
vi Anh ấy đã chừa thói quen hút thuốc.
en He has quit the habit of smoking.