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Meaning
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Verb
To ask someone for something in a very serious, polite, or formal manner.
vi Ông ấy thỉnh cầu sự giúp đỡ từ cộng đồng.
en He entreated the community for help.
Noun
A formal or polite act of asking for something to be given or done.
vi Họ đã gửi một bản thỉnh cầu lên chính quyền.
en They sent a formal request to the government.