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cai

Pronunciation Northern /kaːj˧˧/ Central /kaːj˧˥/ Southern /kaːj˧˧/
corporal
4 senses 4 meanings
Noun
corporal
Verb
break a habit
Noun
supervisor
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4 senses · 4 meanings

corporal

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
corporal Occupations & WorkplaceTheme

A non-commissioned officer rank in the military, usually above a private and below a sergeant.

vi Anh ấy vừa được thăng cấp lên cai trong quân đội.

en He was just promoted to corporal in the military.

break a habit

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
break a habit

To stop doing something that has become a regular habit, especially something that is harmful.

vi Anh ấy đang cố gắng cai thuốc lá.

en He is trying to quit smoking.

supervisor

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
overseer

A person who stands over and directs the work of others, such as a foreman.

vi Người cai đang điều khiển nhóm thợ xây.

en The foreman is directing the group of builders.

district chief

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
district chief

A term used as a shortened form for the title of a district chief.

vi Dân làng thường gọi ông là cai tổng.

en The villagers often call him the district chief.

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