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yểm

Pronunciation Northern /iə̰m˧˩˧/ Central /iəm˧˩˨/ Southern /iəm˨˩˦/
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exorcise with talisman
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exorcise with talisman
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2 senses
Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
exorcise with talisman Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

To use a talisman means to employ a spiritual object to drive away ghosts or evil demonic spirits.

vi Họ dùng bùa để yểm những linh hồn xấu trong ngôi nhà.

en They used a talisman to exorcise evil spirits from the house.

Sense 2 Verb
to hide Core Actions & OperationTheme

To hide is the act of putting something in a secret place so that others cannot see it.

vi Anh ta yểm kho báu dưới lòng đất.

en He hid the treasure underground.

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yếm / yểm hộ / yểm trợ
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