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thờ

Pronunciation Northern /tʰə̤ː˨˩/ Central /tʰəː˧˧/ Southern /tʰəː˨˩/
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to worship
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to worship
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Sense 1 Verb
to worship Culture & Proper NounsTheme

To show deep respect and honor toward gods or ancestors who have passed away.

vi Gia đình tôi thường thờ tổ tiên vào dịp Tết.

en My family usually worships our ancestors during the New Year.

Sense 2 Verb
to serve

To work for or provide help to a person or a specific social cause.

vi Ông ấy dành cả đời để thờ một lý tưởng cao đẹp.

en He spent his whole life serving a noble cause.

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thờ (𠄜 / 𥚤)
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thổ / thố / thỏ / thở …
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nhà thờ / đền thờ / bàn thờ / tôn thờ …
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