khoai
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Meaning
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Noun
A type of edible starchy tuber that is widely cultivated as food in many tropical and subtropical regions.
vi Mẹ tôi đang luộc khoai trong bếp.
en My mother is boiling yams in the kitchen.
A slang or informal term used to refer to the male reproductive organ in certain contexts and languages.
Adjective
(Slang) Used to describe a task, situation, or problem that is very hard to deal with, understand, or accomplish.
vi Bài toán này thật sự rất khoai.
en This math problem is really tough.