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trông

Pronunciation Northern /ʨəwŋ˧˧/ Central /tʂəwŋ˧˥/ Southern /tʂəwŋ˧˧/
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Verb
to look at
Verb
to look after

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2 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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to look at

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to look at Core Actions & OperationTheme

To use one's eyes to observe or direct one's gaze toward a person, object, or event.

vi Anh ấy đang trông ra phía cửa sổ.

en He is looking out toward the window.

to look after

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to look after Core Actions & OperationTheme

To perform the task of watching over and taking care of someone or maintaining something carefully.

vi Tôi nhờ hàng xóm trông nhà giúp trong khi đi vắng.

en I asked my neighbor to look after the house while I was away.

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trống / trồng / trọng / tróng …
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Use
trông đợi / trông ra / trông chừng / trông lên thì chẳng bằng ai, trông xuống thì cũng chẳng ai bằng mình …
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