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xảy

Pronunciation Northern /sa̰j˧˩˧/ Central /saj˧˩˨/ Southern /saj˨˩˦/
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occur
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occur

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occur

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
occur Core ActionsTheme

To happen, occur, or take place as an event or phenomenon.

vi Sự cố này đã xảy ra vào buổi sáng sớm.

en This incident occurred early in the morning.

suddenly

Adverb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adverb
suddenly

Suddenly; unexpectedly.

vi Tôi đang đi dạo trên đường thì xảy thấy trời đổ mưa rào.

en I was walking on the street when suddenly it began to pour.

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