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cua

Pronunciation Northern /kwaː˧˧/ Central /kuə˧˥/ Southern /kuə˧˧/
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crab
Noun
crab

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crab

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
crab Animals & PlantsTheme AnimalsTag

A type of crustacean with a hard shell and large claws that usually lives in water.

vi Bữa tối hôm nay có món cua hấp rất ngon.

en There is delicious steamed crab for dinner tonight.

flirt or date

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to woo someone Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

A slang term used to describe the action of flirting with or pursuing someone for dating.

vi Anh ấy đang cố gắng cua cô gái xinh đẹp kia.

en He is trying to flirt with and date that beautiful girl.

corner

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
sharp turn or bend

A specific point where a road or path changes its direction in a sharp or sudden way.

Sense 2 Noun
a period of time

A specific period of time that is required to complete a certain task or a cycle.

crew cut

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
crew cut Body & Physical FeaturesTheme Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Describing a hairstyle for men where the hair is cut very short and close to the scalp.

vi Anh ấy vừa mới cắt kiểu tóc cua trông rất gọn gàng.

en He just got a buzzcut and it looks very neat.

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bánh đa cua / xúp cua / bầu cua cá cọp / bánh canh cua …
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