sai vặt
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Meaning
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Verb
The act of requesting someone to perform small and miscellaneous tasks.
vi Ông chủ thường sai vặt nhân viên trong văn phòng.
en The boss often orders around the employees in the office.
Noun
Small, unspecialized tasks that occur incidentally and do not require expertise.
vi Cô ấy thường giúp mẹ làm những việc sai vặt trong nhà.
en She often helps her mother with odd jobs around the house.