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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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sit
To rest with the body’s weight supported chiefly by the buttocks.
vi Cô ấy đang ngồi đọc sách trên ghế.
en She is sitting on the chair reading a book.
stay
To remain in a particular place for an extended duration of time.
vi Anh ấy có thể ngồi lì trong phòng cả ngày.
en He can stay in his room all day long.
hold position
To occupy or maintain a specific formal position within an organization.
vi Ông ấy đã ngồi ở vị trí giám đốc được mười năm.
en He has held the position of director for ten years.
Similar
ngòi / ngôi / ngơi / ngợi …
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Use
chỗ ngồi / ngồi thụp / ngồi thiền / ếch ngồi đáy giếng …
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Questions and answers
What does “ngồi” mean?
In English, “ngồi” means “sit”.