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Meaning
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Noun
A chemical substance used in water purification, medicine, and as a way to make certain materials fireproof.
vi Người ta thường dùng phèn để làm trong nước ở các vùng nông thôn.
en People often use alum to purify water in rural areas.
Adjective
(Slang) Tacky, unsophisticated, or unfashionable; often used critically for clothes, style, or presentation.
vi Chiếc áo này trông hơi phèn.
en This shirt looks a bit tacky.