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tay

Pronunciation Northern /taj˧˧/ Central /taj˧˥/ Southern /taj˧˧/
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Noun
hand
Noun
guy; dude

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3 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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hand

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
hand Body & Physical FeaturesTheme Body partsTag

The part of the human body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and holding various objects.

vi Cô ấy đang cầm một cuốn sách bằng tay.

en She is holding a book with her hand.

Sense 2 Noun
arm Body & Physical FeaturesTheme

The entire upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand or the wrist.

vi Anh ấy bị đau ở tay sau khi làm việc.

en He has pain in his arm after working.

guy; dude

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
guy; dude Body & Physical FeaturesTheme

An informal term used to refer to a man or a person, often in a casual or familiar way.

vi Tay đó trông rất cao lớn.

en That guy looks really big and tall.

Similar
tay cầm / tay trái / tay đua / tay đôi …
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Use
chia tay / bàn tay / cánh tay / bắt tay …
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