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dựa

Pronunciation Northern /zɨ̰ʔə˨˩/ Central /jɨ̰ə˨˨/ Southern /jɨə˨˩˨/
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to lean on
Verb
to lean on
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2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to lean on Core ActionsTheme

To rest one's body against something for support or to rely on someone for help and stability.

vi Anh ấy dựa lưng vào tường để nghỉ ngơi.

en He leaned his back against the wall to rest.

Sense 2 Verb
to base on

To use something as a foundation, reason, or starting point for developing an idea, theory, or action.

vi Chúng ta nên dựa vào thực tế để đưa ra quyết định.

en We should base our decisions on reality.

Similar
dứa / đua / dũa / dưa …
Use
gối dựa / chỗ dựa / biết thì thưa thốt, không biết thì dựa cột mà nghe / ghế dựa
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