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khoanh tay

Pronunciation Northern /xwajŋ˧˧ taj˧˧/ Central /kʰwan˧˥ taj˧˥/ Southern /kʰwan˧˧ taj˧˧/
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fold arms
Verb
fold arms
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Meaning
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fold arms Core ActionsTheme

To bring your arms together across your chest, often as a sign of respect, waiting, or stubbornness.

vi Đứa trẻ khoanh tay xin lỗi bố mẹ vì lỗi lầm của mình.

en The child folded his arms and apologized to his parents for his mistake.

Parts
khoanh / tay
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Components

Components

khoanh tay
Similar
khoanh / khoanh vùng / khoanh bí / ngón tay …
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Starts with this word

khoanh/khoanh vùng/khoanh bí

Ends with this word

ngón tay/quay tay/khóa tay/tầm tay/nhanh tay/ngừng tay/nhúng tay

Use
chia tay / bàn tay / cánh tay / bắt tay
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tay (hand) — words using
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