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choán

Pronunciation Northern /ʨwaːn˧˥/ Central /ʨwa̰ːŋ˩˧/ Southern /ʨwaːŋ˧˥/
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to occupy
Verb
to occupy
2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to occupy Core ActionsTheme

To fill a particular space or to use up a certain amount of time or attention.

vi Chiếc tủ lớn này choán hết cả diện tích phòng khách.

en This large cabinet occupies the entire living room area.

Sense 2 Verb
to encroach

To take a position of power or a space that belongs to someone else without permission.

vi Họ đã choán lấy vị trí đỗ xe của người khác.

en They occupied someone else's parking space without permission.

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choán (𠿶)
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