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Meaning
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jail
A place where individuals who have committed illegal acts are held as a form of punishment.
vi Những kẻ phạm tội nghiêm trọng sẽ phải bị giam trong tù.
en Serious criminals will have to be held in prison.
A state of being deprived of liberty and held in a restricted space according to regulations.
vi Anh ấy đang phải chịu án tù vì những sai lầm trong quá khứ.
en He is serving a sentence of imprisonment for his past mistakes.
A person who is serving a sentence of confinement in a correctional facility for breaking the law.
stagnant
A state of water or air that has no circulation, often leading to potential pollution.
vi Nước trong ao này bị tù.
en The water in this pond is stagnant.
not sharp
A characteristic of sharp objects that have become worn down or are no longer effective at cutting.