quệt
Pronunciation
Northern
/kwḛʔt˨˩/
Central
/kwḛt˨˨/
Southern
/wəːt˨˩˨/
wipe
Verb
wipe
3 senses
Details
3 senses
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Details
3 senses
Sense 1
Verb
wipe
Core Actions
To clean something or remove liquid from a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or hand.
vi Cậu ấy lấy tay quệt nước trên mặt bàn.
en He wiped the water off the table with his hand.
Sense 2
Verb
smear
To spread a thick or sticky substance over a surface or to put a liquid onto something.
vi Đứa trẻ quệt mứt lên miếng bánh mì.
en The child smeared jam on the piece of bread.
Sense 3
Verb
touch
To bring a part of your body into contact with something or to brush against an object.
vi Chiếc xe chỉ quệt nhẹ vào tường.
en The car just brushed lightly against the wall.