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vấp

Pronunciation Northern /vəp˧˥/ Central /jə̰p˩˧/ Southern /jəp˧˥/
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stumble
Verb
stumble
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3 senses
Meaning
3 senses
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
stumble Movement & Transport ActionsTheme PlantsTag

To catch one's foot on something while walking and lose balance as a result.

vi Đứa trẻ bị vấp khi đang chạy.

en The child stumbled while running.

Sense 2 Verb
encounter difficulty

To face unexpected problems or obstacles while trying to achieve a specific goal.

vi Công việc thường vấp phải trở ngại.

en Work often encounters obstacles.

Noun

Sense 3 Noun
Ceylon ironwood

A type of tree with very hard wood known scientifically as Mesua ferrea.

vi Cột nhà này làm bằng gỗ vấp.

en This house pillar is made of Ceylon ironwood.

Similar
vấp váp / vấp ngã
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gò vấp
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