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điện thoại

Pronunciation
IPA
Northern /ɗiə̰ʔn˨˩ tʰwa̰ːʔj˨˩/ Central /ɗiə̰ŋ˨˨ tʰwa̰ːj˨˨/ Southern /ɗiəŋ˨˩˨ tʰwaːj˨˩˨/
telephone
Noun
telephone

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Meaning
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telephone

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
telephone Technology & DigitalTheme

An electronic device used for transmitting and receiving sound, typically voice, over long distances.

vi Tôi đã để quên điện thoại ở trên bàn làm việc.

en I left my phone on the desk.

to telephone

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to call someone Technology & DigitalTheme

To use a telephone to make contact with or speak to someone who is at another location.

vi Cô ấy đang điện thoại cho người bạn ở nước ngoài.

en She is calling a friend abroad.

Parts
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điện / điện tích / điện thế / điện thờ …
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