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/ŋo̤j˨˩/
Central
/ŋoj˧˧/
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/ŋoj˨˩/
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sit
3 senses
3 meanings
Verb
sit
Verb
stay
Verb
hold position
Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
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Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
sit
Sense 1
Verb
to sit
Core Actions
To lower the body so that its weight is supported by the buttocks.
vi Cô ấy đang ngồi đọc sách trên ghế.
en She is sitting on the chair reading a book.
stay
Sense 1
Verb
to stay; to remain
To remain in a particular place for an extended duration of time.
vi Anh ấy có thể ngồi lì trong phòng cả ngày.
en He can stay in his room all day long.
hold position
Sense 1
Verb
to hold a position
To occupy or maintain a specific formal position within an organization.
vi Ông ấy đã ngồi ở vị trí giám đốc được mười năm.
en He has held the position of director for ten years.