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lái

Pronunciation Northern /laːj˧˥/ Central /la̰ːj˩˧/ Southern /laːj˧˥/
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Verb
drive
Noun
steering wheel
Noun
driver

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3 senses 3 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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drive

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to drive Movement & SportTheme

To control the direction and speed of a vehicle such as a car or boat.

vi Anh ấy đang học lái ô tô.

en He is learning to drive a car.

steering wheel

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
steering wheel Movement & SportTheme

A device used for steering a vehicle or controlling the direction of a boat.

vi Anh ấy cầm chặt cái lái của con tàu.

en He held the steering wheel of the boat tightly.

driver

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
driver

A short way to refer to a person who drives a car or a boat.

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lãi / lài / lại / lái vọt …
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lái xe / tổ lái / bánh lái / tay lái …
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