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Meaning
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mannerism
A distinctive and habitual way of acting, speaking, or behaving that is characteristic of a specific person.
vi Anh ấy có cái điệu nói chuyện rất đặc trưng.
en He has a very characteristic way of speaking.
tune or dance unit
A word used to classify or indicate a specific melody, chant, song, or a sequence of dance movements.
vi Em bé đang nhún nhảy theo một điệu nhạc vui tươi.
en The baby is dancing to a joyful tune.
showy
Characterized by an appearance or behavior that is intentionally designed to attract attention or impress others.
vi Cô ấy lúc nào cũng rất điệu.
en She is always very showy.
carry by the arms
The act of moving a person by force while lifting them up, typically by holding them under the armpits.
vi Hai người bảo vệ đã điệu kẻ gây rối ra ngoài.
en The two guards carried the troublemaker out by the arms.