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Meaning
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The act of intentionally causing difficulties or harming others due to personal resentment.
vi Anh ta sợ bị cấp trên trù nên không dám lên tiếng phản đối.
en He was afraid of being victimized by his superior, so he did not dare to speak up in protest.
The act of calculating or planning in advance to prepare for a certain task.
vi Tôi trù phải mất khoảng ba ngày mới xong việc.
en I estimate it will take about three days to finish the job.