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nổi

Pronunciation Northern /no̰j˧˩˧/ Central /noj˧˩˨/ Southern /noj˨˩˦/
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Verb
float
Adverb
be able to

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5 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
5 senses · 4 meanings
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float

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to float Movement & Transport ActionsTheme

To float on the surface of a liquid without sinking.

vi Những chiếc lá khô đang nổi trên mặt hồ.

en The dry leaves are floating on the surface of the lake.

arise

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
arise

To arise, spring up, or break out strongly (such as wind, a storm, a movement, or an emotion).

vi Gió bắt đầu nổi lên dữ dội trước cơn giông.

en The wind began to rise fiercely before the thunderstorm.

Sense 2 Verb
to swell; to appear

To become raised above the surrounding surface or to suddenly become visible or apparent.

vi Những đường gân nổi lên trên cánh tay của anh ấy.

en The veins became visible on his arms.

be able to

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
be able to

A word placed after a verb to indicate the ability or strength to perform that action.

vi Tôi không thể mang nổi cái thùng nặng này.

en I cannot manage to carry this heavy box.

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