chìa vôi
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Meaning
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A type of small bird belonging to the genus Motacilla, known for its long, wagging tail.
vi Con chìa vôi đậu trên bờ ruộng và vẫy đuôi liên tục.
en The wagtail perched on the field bank and kept wagging its tail.
A small tool used specifically for spreading lime onto a betel leaf for chewing.
vi Bà tôi dùng chiếc chìa vôi nhỏ để têm trầu.
en My grandmother used a small lime spatula to prepare betel.
Referring to any of the various bird species within the family Motacillidae.
vi Chìa vôi là nhóm chim nhỏ thường có đuôi dài.
en Wagtails are small birds that often have long tails.