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Meaning
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Noun
A pumpkin or squash, especially bí đỏ/bí ngô, used as a vegetable in cooking.
vi Món canh bí này rất ngon.
en This squash soup is very delicious.
A general name for various plants and fruits belonging to the gourd family.
vi Vườn nhà tôi trồng rất nhiều loại bí.
en My garden grows many types of squash.
Verb
To be stuck, unable to find an answer, idea, or way to continue.
vi Tôi đang bí ý tưởng cho bài viết này.
en I am stuck for ideas for this article.
To be stuffy, short of air, or cramped in an uncomfortable way.
vi Căn phòng này hơi bí vì không có cửa sổ.
en This room is a bit stuffy because it has no window.