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nuốt

Pronunciation Northern /nuət˧˥/ Central /nuək˩˧/ Southern /nuək˧˥/
Listen
to swallow
Verb
to swallow

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3 senses 3 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 3 meanings
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to swallow

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to swallow Core ActionsTheme AnimalsTag

To move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.

vi Bạn cần nhai kỹ thức ăn trước khi nuốt.

en You need to chew food thoroughly before swallowing.

to repress

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to repress

To hold back or control one's own feelings and emotional reactions.

vi Anh ấy cố gắng nuốt nước mắt vào trong.

en He tries to repress his tears.

jellyfish

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
jellyfish

A type of soft-bodied marine animal that resembles a common jellyfish.

vi Gỏi nuốt là một món ăn đặc sản của vùng biển này.

en Jellyfish salad is a specialty dish of this coastal region.

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nuột / nuốt trôi / nuốt sống / nuốt lời …
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Use
cá lớn nuốt cá bé / nuốt chửng / nuốt nước bọt / khó nuốt …
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