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Pronunciation Northern /ʨi˧˧/ Central /ʨi˧˥/ Southern /ʨi˧˧/
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Verb
spend
Pronoun
what

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Meaning
5 senses · 4 meanings
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genus

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
genus

A category of biological classification that ranks above species and contains closely related organisms.

vi Loài thực vật này thuộc về một chi có nhiều đặc điểm gần gũi.

en This plant species belongs to a genus with many closely related characteristics.

spend

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to spend or disburse

The act of giving out money to pay for goods, services, or required expenses.

vi Công ty đã chi một khoản tiền lớn để thanh toán các khoản phí.

en The company spent a large amount of money to pay the expenses.

limb

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
a limb

A jointed part of the body, such as an arm or leg, used for movement.

what

Pronoun / Adverb · 2 senses

Pronoun

Sense 1 Pronoun
what or whatever

A pronoun used to ask about or refer to anything that is not specified.

vi Nếu có việc chi cần giúp đỡ thì bạn cứ nói với tôi.

en If there is whatever you need help with, just tell me.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
what for

An adverb used to ask about the purpose or reason for a specific action.

Similar
chi trả / chi phái / chi bộ / chi dùng …
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Use
chi nhánh / chi tiết / chi phiếu / chi đội …
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