hộc
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Meaning
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Verb
To force something, such as blood, out of the mouth in a forceful way.
vi Anh ấy hộc máu sau vụ tai nạn.
en He spat out blood after the accident.
To make a short, low, and rough sound in the throat or nose area.
vi Con vật hộc lên một tiếng rồi bỏ chạy.
en The animal gave a grunt and then ran away.
Noun
A part of a piece of furniture that is shaped like a box for storage.
vi Tôi để chìa khóa trong hộc bàn.
en I put the keys in the desk drawer.