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Meaning
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swift
A small bird known for its fast flight and for building nests on high cliffs.
vi Đàn chim yến đang bay về tổ.
en The flock of swifts is flying back to the nest.
Another name for the swallow, a small bird known for its fast flight and forked tail.
vi Chim yến thường xuất hiện vào mùa xuân.
en Swallows often appear in the spring.
banquet
A large and formal meal or feast held for many people to celebrate an event.
weight unit
A traditional unit of weight measurement that is equal to ten kilograms.
vi Tôi vừa mua một yến gạo.
en I have just bought ten kilograms of rice.