phết
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spread or daub
To apply a layer of a substance, such as butter or paint, onto a surface using a broad and steady movement or stroke.
vi Anh ấy phết một lớp bơ mỏng lên lát bánh mì nóng hổi.
en He spreads a thin layer of butter on the hot slice of bread.
comma
A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list for better clarity.
vi Bạn nên đặt một dấu phết ở đây để ngăn cách hai ý trong câu.
en You should place a comma here to separate the two ideas in the sentence.
intensifier
An adverbial particle placed after an adjective to add emphasis or to increase the intensity of the quality being described in informal speech.
vi Quyển truyện này đọc cũng hay phết, bạn nên thử xem.
en This story book is pretty good to read, you should try it.
spank
To strike a person, typically a child, on the buttocks with an open hand or a flat object as a form of discipline.
vi Đứa trẻ sợ bị mẹ phết vào mông vì đã làm hỏng đồ đạc.
en The child is afraid of being spanked by his mother for breaking things.