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Meaning
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Verb
To slap means to hit someone or something with the inside of your hand when it is flat.
vi Anh ấy vả nhẹ vào má mình để tỉnh táo hơn sau một giấc ngủ dài.
en He slapped his cheek lightly to wake up after a long sleep.
Adverb
Used to introduce an additional point or reason in a sentence.
vi Tôi không muốn đi chơi bây giờ. Vả, trời cũng sắp mưa.
en I don't want to go out now; besides, it is about to rain.
Noun
A small fig tree (Ficus auriculata) with large leaves and edible figs growing in clusters on the trunk.