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Meaning
6 senses · 4 meanings
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rice plant
A major food crop consisting of the seeds still attached to the plant's stalk before being harvested.
vi Cây lúa đang dần chuyển sang màu vàng trên cánh đồng.
en The rice plants are gradually turning yellow in the field.
Rice seeds that still have their outer protective hulls after being harvested from the field.
vi Những người nông dân đang phơi lúa dưới nắng.
en The farmers are drying paddy rice in the sun.
money
A slang term used to refer to money or the currency used in financial transactions and trade.
vi Anh ấy làm việc chăm chỉ chỉ để kiếm chút lúa.
en He works hard just to earn a little money.
rustic
Describing a style or appearance that is very simple, unrefined, or lacks elegance and sophistication.
vi Phong cách ăn mặc của anh ấy trông hơi lúa.
en His clothing style looks a bit rustic.
Looking tacky, cheap, or unsophisticated, especially of an object, design, or presentation.
vi Cách trang trí này nhìn hơi lúa.
en This decoration looks a bit tacky.
fail
A slang term used to describe failing to achieve a passing grade in an exam or task.
vi Tôi e rằng mình có thể bị lúa trong kỳ thi sắp tới.
en I am afraid that I might fail the upcoming exam.