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roi

Pronunciation Northern /zɔj˧˧/ Central /ʐɔj˧˥/ Southern /ɹɔj˧˧/
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whip; rod
Noun
whip; rod
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3 senses
Meaning
3 senses
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Sense 1 Noun
whip; rod Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme Food & DishesTag

A long, flexible instrument used for hitting or directing animals, or historically as a form of punishment.

vi Người chăn cừu dùng cái roi để điều khiển đàn cừu.

en The shepherd used a whip to direct the flock of sheep.

Sense 2 Noun
flagellum Body & Physical FeaturesTheme

A long, slender, whip-like appendage that allows many microscopic organisms and cells to move through liquid environments.

vi Vi khuẩn này di chuyển nhờ vào các sợi roi.

en This bacterium moves by using its flagella.

Sense 3 Noun
wax apple Food, Cooking & DrinksTheme

A bell-shaped tropical fruit with a crisp texture and mild sweetness, scientifically known as Syzygium samarangense.

vi Quả roi chín mọng có màu đỏ rất đẹp mắt.

en The ripe wax apples have a very beautiful red color.

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roi vọt / roi rói
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thương cho roi cho vọt, ghét cho ngọt cho bùi / trùng roi / cỏ roi ngựa / Household Objects, Tools & Maintenance …
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