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Meaning
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Verb
To manage to get a small part or benefit from something that belongs to someone else.
vi Anh ấy tìm cách ăn ké bữa tối tại nhà hàng xóm.
en He managed to get a share of the dinner at the neighbor's house.
Noun
A type of plant belonging to the Xanthium genus, often known for its prickly seeds.
vi Quả ké bám đầy vào quần áo của tôi khi đi qua cánh đồng.
en Cockleburs are stuck all over my clothes while walking through the field.