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kiếm

Pronunciation
IPA
Northern /kiəm˧˥/ Central /kiə̰m˩˧/ Southern /kiəm˧˥/
Verb
seek
Noun
sword

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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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seek

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
seek Core Actions & OperationTheme

To look for something or someone that is hidden or that you need to find.

vi Chúng tôi đang nỗ lực đi kiếm một giải pháp cho vấn đề này.

en We are trying to find a solution to this problem.

sword

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
sword Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for cutting or thrusting.

vi Người lính tuốt kiếm ra khỏi vỏ để sẵn sàng chiến đấu.

en The soldier drew his sword from its scabbard, ready to fight.

Similar
kiểm / kiềm / kiêm / kiệm …
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Use
kiếm tìm / tìm kiếm / hoàn kiếm / bảo kiếm …
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