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quài

Pronunciation Northern /kwa̤ːj˨˩/ Central /kwaːj˧˧/ Southern /waːj˨˩/
reach backward
Verb
reach backward
1 senses
Meaning
1 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
reach backward Core ActionsTheme

To reach backward with one's hand or body to touch or grab something behind.

vi Cô ấy quài tay ra sau để lấy chiếc túi.

en She reached backward to grab the bag.

Similar
quái / quại / quải
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Easily confused

Same spelling, different tone
Use
quài cang / quài nưa
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