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Meaning
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Interjection
Zzz is an onomatopoeic term used to represent the sound of snoring or deep breathing during a heavy sleep.
vi Anh ấy đang ngủ say và phát ra tiếng khò khò.
en He is sleeping soundly and making a zzz sound.
Verb
To char something means to burn or blacken its surface by using a powerful source of concentrated heat.
vi Người thợ đang khò lớp sơn cũ trên cửa.
en The worker is charring the old paint layer on the door.