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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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ask for
To speak to someone to express a desire to receive something from them.
vi Cậu bé xin mẹ một viên kẹo.
en The boy asked his mother for a piece of candy.
request permission
To politely ask for permission to do something.
vi Tôi xin phép được vào phòng.
en I ask for permission to enter the room.