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co giãn

Pronunciation Northern /kɔ˧˧ zaʔan˧˥/ Central /kɔ˧˥ jaːŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /kɔ˧˧ jaːŋ˨˩˦/
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expand and contract
Verb
expand and contract
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Meaning
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
expand and contract Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

To have the ability to change length or size by expanding or shrinking as needed.

vi Vật liệu này có thể co giãn theo nhiệt độ.

en This material can expand and contract according to the temperature.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
elastic Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Having the property of being easily stretched or compressed and returning to its original shape.

vi Tôi thích mặc những bộ quần áo có tính co giãn.

en I like wearing elastic clothing.

Parts
co / giãn
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thư giãn
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co giật / co quắp / co cơ / kéo co …
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