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thầy cãi

Pronunciation Northern /tʰə̤j˨˩ kaʔaj˧˥/ Central /tʰəj˧˧ kaːj˧˩˨/ Southern /tʰəj˨˩ kaːj˨˩˦/
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lawyer
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
lawyer Discourse & LogicTheme

A professional person authorized to practice law in a legal system.

vi Một thầy cãi giỏi sẽ bảo vệ quyền lợi của bạn.

en A good lawyer will protect your rights.

Sense 2 Noun
lawyer

A person who argues legal points without being a professional lawyer.

vi Anh ta tự mình làm thầy cãi trước tòa.

en He acted as his own legal advocate in court.

Sense 3 Noun
arguer

A person who argues or quarrels frequently.

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thầy / cãi
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tranh cãi / bàn cãi / chối cãi
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thầy giáo / thầy thuốc / thầy xí / thầy đồ …
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