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dầu

Pronunciation Northern /zə̤w˨˩/ Central /jəw˧˧/ Southern /jəw˨˩/
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oil
Noun
oil

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oil

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
oil; petroleum Food, Cooking & DrinksTheme Food & DishesTag

A slippery liquid that doesn't dissolve in water, commonly used for cooking or as fuel.

vi Cô ấy dùng dầu để nấu ăn hằng ngày.

en She uses oil for cooking every day.

dipterocarp

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
dipterocarpus tree Animals & PlantsTheme

A species of large tropical tree that is capable of providing both timber and resin.

vi Loài cây dầu này cung cấp gỗ và nhựa.

en This dipterocarp tree species provides timber and resin.

although

Conjunction · 1 senses
Sense 1 Conjunction
although; even if Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

A word used to connect two clauses that have contrasting or concessive meanings in sentences.

vi Dầu khó khăn, anh ấy vẫn cố gắng hoàn thành công việc.

en Although it is difficult, he still tries to finish the work.

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