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Meaning
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Verb
To burn the surface of something until it becomes black or charred.
vi Bạn nên thui bớt những sợi lông trên bề mặt này.
en You should scorch off the hairs on this surface.
To cook meat by scorching the outer layer while keeping the inside rare.
vi Người ta thường thui thịt để làm món ăn này.
en People often roast meat with fire to make this dish.
Adjective
The state of being not fully developed or growing properly as expected.
vi Cái cây này có vẻ đã bị thui.
en This tree seems to be undeveloped.