thiêu
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Meaning
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To consume or damage something by using fire or intense heat until it is completely destroyed.
vi Ngọn lửa đã thiêu rụi toàn bộ ngôi nhà.
en The fire burned down the entire house.
To bite something or someone many times or in a repeated and very persistent manner.
vi Đàn muỗi thiêu tôi suốt cả đêm.
en The mosquitoes bit me a lot all night long.