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nổ

Pronunciation Northern /no̰˧˩˧/ Central /no˧˩˨/ Southern /no˨˩˦/
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Verb
explode
Verb
brag

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7 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
7 senses · 4 meanings
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explode

Verb · 3 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to explode Core Actions & OperationTheme

To break apart suddenly and violently, often accompanied by a loud noise.

vi Bình ga bất ngờ phát nổ.

en The gas tank suddenly exploded.

Sense 2 Verb
to pop Core Actions & OperationTheme

To make a short, sharp sound like the bursting of a small object.

vi Những hạt ngô đang nổ trong chảo.

en The corn kernels are popping in the pan.

Sense 3 Verb
to burst Core Actions & OperationTheme

To break open or apart because of internal pressure or a strong impact.

vi Lốp xe bị nổ do đi vào đinh.

en The tire burst because it hit a nail.

to fire

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to fire Core Actions & OperationTheme

To discharge or fire (said of a firearm).

vi Súng đã nổ nhưng không ai bị thương.

en The gun fired, but no one was injured.

Sense 2 Verb
to backfire Core Actions & OperationTheme

(Of an engine) to undergo a mistimed explosion of fuel, causing a loud noise in the cylinder or exhaust pipe.

vi Chiếc xe máy cũ thỉnh thoảng lại nổ một tiếng lớn từ ống xả.

en The old motorbike occasionally backfired with a loud noise from the exhaust pipe.

break out

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to break out Core Actions & OperationTheme

To start happening suddenly and forcefully, often referring to conflicts or disturbances.

vi Cuộc tranh cãi nổ ra giữa hai người bạn.

en A conflict broke out between the two friends.

brag

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to brag Core Actions & OperationTheme Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

To speak boastfully or to exaggerate one's own abilities or achievements.

vi Đừng có nổ về tài năng của mình nữa.

en Stop bragging about your talents.

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