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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing something that is worn down or no longer sharp or pointed.
vi Con dao này đã bị cùi và không còn cắt được nữa.
en This knife is blunt and can no longer cut.
Used to describe things that are of poor quality or not very good.
vi Chiếc máy tính này quá cùi để chơi trò chơi này.
en This computer is too low quality to play this game.
Noun
An infectious disease that primarily affects the skin and the peripheral nerves.
vi Bệnh cùi có thể được chữa khỏi nếu phát hiện sớm.
en Leprosy can be cured if detected early.
The internal parts of a fruit which may include the core or flesh.
vi Đừng ăn phần cùi của quả táo.
en Don't eat the core of the apple.