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bám víu

Pronunciation Northern /ɓaːm˧˥ viw˧˥/ Central /ɓa̰ːm˩˧ jḭw˩˧/ Southern /ɓaːm˧˥ jiw˧˥/
cling to
Verb
cling to
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2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
cling to Core ActionsTheme

The act of catching hold of or clinging tightly onto a person or thing for security.

vi Đứa trẻ bám víu vào áo mẹ khi đi qua đám đông.

en The child clung to his mother's shirt while passing through the crowd.

Sense 2 Verb
rely on

To rely on or turn to someone for support and assistance during times of great distress or trouble.

vi Cô ấy không muốn bám víu vào sự giúp đỡ của người khác mãi.

en She does not want to rely on others' help forever.

Parts
bám / víu
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Similar
bám sát / bám đất / bám / bám chấp …
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Use
ăn bám / bám bíu
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