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xà

Pronunciation Northern /sa̤ː˨˩/ Central /saː˧˧/ Southern /saː˨˩/
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squared beam, joist
Noun
squared beam, joist
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2 senses
Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
squared beam, joist Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme SportsTag

A long and sturdy piece of wood or metal used to support the roof or other structural components.

vi Những thanh xà gỗ nâng đỡ mái nhà.

en The wooden beams support the roof.

Sense 2 Noun
gymnastic bars Movement & SportTheme

A general term for various types of gymnastic equipment such as horizontal bars, parallel bars, or uneven bars.

vi Vận động viên đang thực hiện bài thi trên xà.

en The athlete is performing on the gymnastic bars.

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蛇
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xà 蛇(柁 / 𤥭)
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