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kênh

Pronunciation Northern /kəjŋ˧˧/ Central /ken˧˥/ Southern /kəːn˧˧/
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Noun
channel
Noun
canal

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channel

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
channel

A specific frequency or band used for transmitting radio or television broadcast signals.

vi Trẻ em rất thích xem kênh truyền hình này.

en Children love watching this television channel.

canal

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
canal Landforms & EnvironmentTheme

An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of water or for transportation purposes.

vi Con kênh này được đào để dẫn nước vào đồng ruộng.

en This canal was dug to bring water to the fields.

raise one side

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
raise one side

To slightly lift one end or side of a heavy object using some tools.

vi Chúng ta cần kênh một đầu của hòm gỗ này lên.

en We need to slightly lift one end of this wooden crate.

uneven

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
uneven

Being in a state of not being level or flat, causing it to be unstable.

vi Cánh cửa này bị kênh nên không đóng khít được.

en This door is uneven, so it cannot be closed tightly.

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kệnh / kễnh / kềnh / kênh đào …
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