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miết

Pronunciation Northern /miət˧˥/ Central /miə̰k˩˧/ Southern /miək˧˥/
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apply pressure
Verb
apply pressure
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2 senses
Meaning
2 senses

Verb

Sense 1 Verb
apply pressure Core ActionsTheme

To rub a surface with a finger or palm while maintaining firm and steady pressure.

vi Cô ấy dùng tay miết mạnh lên mặt bàn để làm sạch vết bẩn.

en She used her hand to apply pressure to the tabletop to clean the stain.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
continuously

Describing an action that happens for a long time without any interruption or pause.

vi Trời mưa miết suốt cả ngày hôm nay.

en It rained continuously all day today.

Use
nghe miết điếc con ráy / mải miết
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