khát nước
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Meaning
4 senses · 4 meanings
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to thirst for water
The physical sensation of needing to drink water to satisfy one's thirst.
vi Tôi đang cảm thấy rất khát nước.
en I am feeling very thirsty for water.
chestnut-winged cuckoo
A bird in the cuckoo family with chestnut-colored wings, found in parts of Asia.
vi Tôi vừa thấy một con chim khát nước trên cành cây.
en I have just seen a chestnut-winged cuckoo on the tree branch.
to push one's luck
A metaphorical expression meaning to take risks or to try one's luck excessively.
consequential hardship
The hardships faced by a later generation as a result of earlier actions.
vi Đời cha ăn mặn, đời con khát nước.
en Later generations face consequential hardships from earlier actions.