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Meaning
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cover
To place something over or upon an object or surface in order to hide, protect, or decorate it.
vi Mẹ dùng một tấm vải để phủ lên chiếc bàn.
en Mother uses a cloth to cover the table.
mate
For a male animal, to mate for breeding.
vi Con bò đực được cho phủ giống.
en The bull is used for breeding.
prefecture
An administrative unit in feudal Vietnam and China, above the district (huyện) and below the province.
vi Ông ấy được bổ nhiệm làm quan tại một phủ lớn.
en He was appointed as an official in a large prefecture.
residence
A large, stately residence of a noble or high-ranking official.
vi Các vị quan thường sống trong những phủ đệ xa hoa.
en Officials often live in luxurious official residences.