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thi

Pronunciation Northern /tʰi˧˧/ Central /tʰi˧˥/ Southern /tʰi˧˧/
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Verb
take an exam
Verb
compete

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take an exam

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
take an exam School & EducationTheme

To answer questions or perform tasks to demonstrate one's knowledge or ability in a subject.

vi Các học sinh đang thi môn toán.

en The students are taking a math exam.

compete

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
compete Core Actions & OperationTheme Movement & SportTheme

To take part in a contest or game against others to determine the winner or prize.

vi Hai đội đang thi xem ai ghi được nhiều bàn thắng hơn.

en The two teams are competing to see who can score more goals.

poetry

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
poetry Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

(literary) Poetry: writing that uses rhythm, rhyme and the beauty of language to express feelings and ideas; mostly seen in compounds such as thi ca and thi sĩ.

vi Các tao nhân mặc khách thường cùng nhau ngâm thi dưới ánh trăng.

en Literati often gathered to recite poetry under the moonlight.

Similar
thi thoảng / thi nhân / thi phẩm / thi tuyển …
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Use
thi đấu / thi hành / thi công / chấm thi …
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