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Meaning
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Noun
A cast net is a cone-shaped fishing net that is thrown by hand into the water to catch fish or shrimp.
vi Người ngư dân quăng chài xuống sông để bắt cá.
en The fisherman throws a cast net into the river to catch fish.
This noun refers to the practice or industry of catching fish using traditional cast nets thrown into the water by hand.
vi Nghề chài đã gắn bó với người dân làng này từ lâu.
en Cast net fishery has been linked to this village people for a long time.
Interjection
This interjection is an alternative form of the word for gosh, used to express feelings of surprise, regret, or annoyance.
vi Chài, tôi lại quên mang theo chìa khóa rồi!
en Gosh, I forgot to bring the keys again!