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Meaning
5 senses · 4 meanings
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sour
Having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar, often due to fermentation.
vi Quả chanh này có vị rất chua do chứa nhiều axit.
en This lemon has a very sour taste because it contains a lot of acid.
acidic soil
Describing land or soil that has a high level of acidity.
vi Khu đất này bị chua nên rất khó để trồng trọt hiệu quả.
en This land has acidic soil, making it very difficult to farm effectively.
Having an unpleasant odor that is sharp and similar to the smell of vinegar.
vi Quần áo để lâu ngày trong môi trường ẩm ướt thường có mùi chua.
en Clothes left in a damp environment for a long time often have a sour-smelling odor.
shrill
Describing a sound or voice that is high-pitched, sharp, and often unpleasant.
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