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mở

Pronunciation Northern /mə̰ː˧˩˧/ Central /məː˧˩˨/ Southern /məː˨˩˦/
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6 senses
Meaning
6 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
open Core Actions & OperationTheme

To move something so that an opening is no longer closed or covered.

vi Anh ấy mở cửa sổ để đón gió.

en He opens the window to let the breeze in.

Sense 2 Verb
unfold Core Actions & OperationTheme

To cause something that was folded to become spread out or expanded.

vi Cô ấy mở tấm bản đồ ra xem.

en She unfolds the map to look at it.

Sense 3 Verb
turn on Core Actions & OperationTheme

To cause an electronic device or piece of machinery to start operating.

vi Làm ơn mở giúp tôi chiếc máy tính này.

en Please turn on this computer for me.

Sense 4 Verb
open for business Core Actions & OperationTheme

The act of a shop or office beginning its daily work for customers.

vi Cửa hàng này mở cửa vào lúc tám giờ sáng.

en This shop opens for business at eight in the morning.

Sense 5 Verb
launch Core Actions & OperationTheme

To officially begin or organize a major event, investigation, or campaign.

vi Họ vừa mở một cuộc điều tra mới.

en They have just launched a new investigation.

Sense 6 Verb
mark the beginning Core Actions & OperationTheme

To signal the start of a new period of time or a situation.

vi Sự kiện này đã mở ra một kỷ nguyên mới.

en This event marked the beginning of a new era.

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mồ / mố / mõ / mô …
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cởi mở / mở cửa / mở đầu / mở màn …
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