hối
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Meaning
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To urge is to try earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something quickly.
vi Mẹ hối tôi đi ngủ sớm để sáng mai dậy đúng giờ.
en My mother urged me to go to bed early to wake up on time tomorrow.
To repent is to feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.
vi Anh ta đã thực sự hối về những lỗi lầm trong quá khứ.
en He truly repented for his mistakes in the past.