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Meaning
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knock
To strike a surface lightly with your fingers, knuckles, or a tool to make a sound.
vi Anh ấy gõ cửa nhẹ nhàng để không làm phiền ai.
en He knocked on the door gently so as not to disturb anyone.
percuss
To tap a part of the body as part of a medical examination to hear sounds.
vi Bác sĩ gõ nhẹ vào lưng tôi để kiểm tra phổi.
en The doctor tapped my back gently to check my lungs.