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Meaning
11 senses · 4 meanings
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gallop
The action of a horse running very fast by lifting all four of its feet off the ground simultaneously.
vi Con ngựa bắt đầu phi nhanh trên cánh đồng.
en The horse began to gallop fast across the field.
The act of running away or moving at a very high speed from one location to another.
The action of throwing a sharp object a long distance in a manner similar to a lance.
stir-fry
To fry onions or garlic in hot oil until they are fragrant and golden before preparing other dishes.
concubine
Women who are favored by a monarch but are not considered to be his official primary wife.
The wives or female companions of junior monarchs such as princes within a royal court system.
African
Adjective
Relating to or originating from the continent of Africa, including its people, languages, and diverse cultures.
Relating to or originating from the country or people of the Philippines in Southeast Asia.
Conjunction
(literary) A connecting word meaning 'if not' or 'unless', used in Sino-Vietnamese sayings such as phi thương bất phú (without trade there is no wealth).
vi Phi thương bất phú.
en Without engaging in commerce, one cannot become wealthy.
Noun
A type of saltwater mollusk from the genus Sanguinolaria that is characterized by having a thin and flattened shell.
vi Con phi là một loại hải sản ngon.
en This saltwater clam is a delicious type of seafood.
The name of a specific letter in the Greek alphabet that is often used in mathematical contexts.