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săm soi

Pronunciation Northern /sam˧˧ sɔj˧˧/ Central /ʂam˧˥ ʂɔj˧˥/ Southern /ʂam˧˧ ʂɔj˧˧/
Listen
gaze admiringly at; pore over
Verb
gaze admiringly at; pore over
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2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
gaze admiringly at; pore over Core Actions & OperationTheme

To look at something many times with great pleasure and deep fascination.

vi Cậu bé săm soi món đồ chơi mới một cách thích thú.

en The boy examined his new toy closely with delight.

Sense 2 Verb
scrutinize

To observe every small detail very carefully in order to find something unusual.

vi Cô ấy săm soi từng chi tiết trên bức ảnh.

en She scrutinized every detail in the photograph.

Parts
săm / soi
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Similar
săm lốp / săm / săm sưa / nội soi …
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Use
nhà săm / soi sáng / soi rọi / soi nhụ …
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