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Meaning
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Verb
The act of constructing an additional section on top of an existing building to increase its overall height.
vi Gia đình tôi đang cơi thêm một tầng lầu nữa.
en My family is building an additional floor.
Noun
A small tray-like container, often made of wood, for holding betel leaves and areca nuts for chewing or offering to guests.
vi Bà tôi luôn để cơi trầu ở trên bàn tiếp khách.
en My grandmother always keeps the betel tray on the guest table.