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Pronunciation Northern /ve˧˥/ Central /jḛ˩˧/ Southern /je˧˥/
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calf
Noun
calf
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3 senses
Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
calf

The fleshy back part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle.

vi Anh ấy bị đau vế sau khi chạy bộ.

en He has a pain in his calf after jogging.

Sense 2 Noun
side

A side or aspect of something when considered in relation to other sides or parts.

vi Bạn cần xem xét cả hai vế của vấn đề.

en You need to consider both sides of the issue.

Sense 3 Noun
role

The status or role that a person holds within a specific social or professional relationship.

vi Trong gia đình, anh ấy ở vế đàn anh.

en In the family, he holds the role of an older brother.

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