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gọi

Pronunciation Northern /ɣɔ̰ʔj˨˩/ Central /ɣɔ̰j˨˨/ Southern /ɣɔj˨˩˨/
to call
2 senses 2 meanings
Verb
to call
Verb
to name
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2 senses · 2 meanings

to call

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to call or hail Core ActionsTheme

To call or hail means to use your voice or a signal to attract someone's attention from afar.

vi Tôi nghe thấy tiếng ai đó đang gọi tên mình từ xa.

en I heard someone calling my name from afar.

to name

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to call or name

To call or name is the act of giving a specific title or designation to someone or something.

vi Mọi người thường gọi anh ấy bằng một danh xưng thân mật.

en People often call him by an affectionate name.

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