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Meaning
9 senses · 4 meanings
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pine tree
This noun refers to a pine tree, which is any evergreen tree belonging to the genus Pinus.
vi Cây thông thường vẫn xanh tốt suốt cả mùa đông lạnh giá.
en Pine trees usually stay green throughout the cold winter.
to go through
This verb means to go over or through, to run through, or to travel across a location.
vi Con đường nhỏ này thông ra tận phía bờ biển.
en This small road goes through all the way to the coast.
This verb means to clear off, to unchoke, or to unclog something that was previously blocked.
This verb describes the state of being in succession, non-stop, or continuing on end without interruption.
to understand
Verb
This verb means to understand something thoroughly and to accept or agree with it completely.
This verb refers to being familiar with, mastering, or being fluent and conversant in a subject.
This verb means to be sufficient or to have enough of something to meet a need.
Adjective
This adjective is used to describe someone who is good or highly skilled in a task.
vi Ông tôi thông chữ Hán.
en My grandfather is well versed in Chinese characters.
to have anal sex
This is a slang term used to refer to the act of having anal sex.