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bề

Pronunciation Northern /ɓe̤˨˩/ Central /ɓe˧˧/ Southern /ɓe˨˩/
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Sense 1 Noun
side Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

A flat surface or a particular part of an object that is facing someone.

vi Hãy lật bề này của hộp lên trên.

en Flip this side of the box upward.

Sense 2 Noun
social standing Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

The relative position or status of a person within a social hierarchy.

vi Trong gia đình, anh ấy thuộc bề trên nên luôn giữ thái độ gương mẫu.

en In the family, he is one of the elders, so he always sets a good example.

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