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đóng

Pronunciation Northern /ɗawŋ˧˥/ Central /ɗa̰wŋ˩˧/ Southern /ɗawŋ˧˥/
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Verb
shut
Verb
pay

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11 senses 4 meanings
Meaning
11 senses · 4 meanings
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shut

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
shut Core Actions & OperationTheme

To move something so that it covers an opening and prevents anything from passing through.

vi Đừng quên đóng cửa sổ trước khi trời bắt đầu mưa.

en Do not forget to close the window before it starts to rain.

station

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
station

To assign someone to stay in a particular place for military or official purposes.

Sense 2 Verb
achieve rank

To be granted or to attain a particular level or title within a military organization.

drive

Verb · 6 senses
Sense 1 Verb
drive Core Actions & OperationTheme

To hit a nail or a stake with a tool to push it firmly into a surface.

vi Người thợ mộc dùng búa để đóng đinh vào tấm gỗ.

en The carpenter uses a hammer to drive a nail into the wooden board.

Sense 2 Verb
congeal Core Actions & OperationTheme

To change from a liquid state to a solid state, often by cooling.

vi Mỡ heo bắt đầu đóng lại khi thời tiết trở nên lạnh hơn.

en Lard begins to congeal when the weather gets colder.

Sense 3 Verb
pack

To put items into a container for storage, sale, or transportation.

Sense 4 Verb
assemble

To put together the parts of an object to create a finished product or structure.

Sense 5 Verb
wear tightly

To put on or secure a piece of clothing or equipment tightly onto the body.

Sense 6 Verb
affix seal

To press a seal or stamp onto a document to make it official or secure.

pay

Verb · 2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
act

To perform a part as a character in a movie, play, or other dramatic production.

Sense 2 Verb
pay

To give money that is owed for services, fees, taxes, or other financial obligations.

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dòng / dỏng / dộng / đống …
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Use
đóng gói / đóng cửa / đóng kịch / chắc như đinh đóng cột …
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