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Meaning
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To give something to another person in a way that shows a superior or conceited attitude.
vi Anh ta thí cho người nghèo vài đồng bạc lẻ.
en He gave away some spare change conceitedly to the poor.
To give up something or someone important in order to escape a difficult or dangerous situation.
vi Người chơi cờ chấp nhận thí quân để giành chiến thắng.
en The chess player decided to sacrifice a piece to win.