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Meaning
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Verb
To give a detailed account of something in words or through a piece of art.
vi Cô ấy đang tả lại vẻ đẹp của phong cảnh.
en She is describing the beauty of the landscape.
Noun
An acute infectious disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration, usually spread by contaminated water.
vi Bệnh tả có thể lây lan qua nguồn nước bẩn.
en Cholera can spread through contaminated water.
Adjective
In a state of falling apart, being destroyed, or wearing out into small, rough pieces.
vi Chiếc áo này đã tả lắm rồi.
en This shirt is already very ragged.