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cười

Pronunciation Northern /kɨə̤j˨˩/ Central /kɨəj˧˧/ Southern /kɨəj˨˩/
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Noun
smile
Verb
to smile

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Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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smile

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
smile Body & FaceTheme

A facial expression that shows happiness, pleasure, or friendliness by turning up the corners of the mouth.

vi Một nụ cười luôn nở trên môi cô ấy.

en A smile is always on her lips.

to smile

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to smile

To make a facial expression by raising the corners of the mouth to show happiness, friendliness, or other emotions.

vi Đứa bé mỉm cười với mẹ của nó.

en The child smiled at its mother.

laugh at

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
laugh at

To mock, ridicule, or laugh at someone or something in a scornful manner.

vi Ăn mặc thế này ra đường, người ta cười cho đấy.

en If you go out dressed like this, people will laugh at you.

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cưới / cươi / cuối / cuội …
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nụ cười / buồn cười / mỉm cười / tức cười …
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