ngòi
Pronunciation
Northern
/ŋɔ̤j˨˩/
Central
/ŋɔj˧˧/
Southern
/ŋɔj˨˩/
canal
3 senses
Noun
canal
Noun
fuse
Noun
stinger
Details
3 senses
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Details
3 senses
Sense 1
Noun
canal
A term referring to an artificial waterway or a narrow channel of water used for navigation or irrigation.
vi Con ngòi này cung cấp nước tưới cho toàn bộ cánh đồng.
en This canal provides irrigation water for the entire field.
Sense 2
Noun
fuse
A term referring to a device or material used to ignite an explosive charge or a firework safely.
vi Anh ấy châm ngòi để bắt đầu buổi trình diễn pháo hoa.
en He lit the fuse to start the fireworks display.
Sense 3
Noun
stinger
The sharp organ of certain insects, such as bees and wasps, used for defense or to deliver venom.
vi Con ong đã để lại cái ngòi trên cánh tay của cậu bé.
en The bee left its stinger in the boy's arm.
Form
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Form
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Chinese characters
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ngòi
𣰏（𣳢 / 𤐜）
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