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Meaning
9 senses · 4 meanings
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support
The act of helping a person stand up after a fall or lifting something.
vi Tôi nhanh chóng chạy lại đỡ bà cụ đứng dậy.
en I quickly ran over to help the old lady stand up.
To use an object or physical strength to prevent something from falling or collapsing.
vi Anh ấy dùng tay đỡ cái bàn để nó không bị đổ.
en He used his hands to support the table so it would not fall.
To receive an object from someone or to help them lower a heavy load.
The act of blocking an attack or pushing away an object moving toward you.
To provide assistance or help to another person in performing a particular task.
relieve
To lessen a negative emotion or to relieve a difficult situation that one is facing.
The state of health becoming better after a period of being sick or injured.
assist in childbirth
A shortened term for assisting a woman during the process of giving birth.
temporarily
Using something for a short time when a better method or object is unavailable.
vi Tôi sẽ dùng tạm chiếc bút này để viết đỡ một lúc.
en I will use this pen temporarily for writing for a while.