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lôi

Pronunciation Northern /loj˧˧/ Central /loj˧˥/ Southern /loj˧˧/
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pull
Verb
pull

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2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
to pull Core Actions & OperationTheme

To use force to move something or someone toward you or along the ground.

vi Họ đang lôi vật nặng trên mặt đất.

en They are pulling a heavy object along the ground.

Sense 2 Verb
to bring out Core Actions & OperationTheme

To take something out of a place or to mention a subject in a conversation.

vi Anh ấy lôi cuốn sách từ trong túi ra.

en He brought out a book from his bag.

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