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tranh thủ

Pronunciation Northern /ʨajŋ˧˧ tʰṵ˧˩˧/ Central /tʂan˧˥ tʰu˧˩˨/ Southern /tʂan˧˧ tʰu˨˩˦/
Listen
make use of time
Verb
make use of time

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Meaning
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attract support

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
attract support Core ActionsTheme

To actively seek or gather assistance and approval from others for a specific cause or goal.

vi Họ đang tranh thủ sự ủng hộ của người dân.

en They are attracting support from the people.

make use of time

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
make use of time

To utilize any available free time or waiting periods effectively to complete tasks or activities.

vi Tôi tranh thủ đọc sách trong khi chờ xe buýt.

en I make use of time to read a book while waiting for the bus.

Parts
tranh / thủ
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Use
chiến tranh / bức tranh / tranh cử / cạnh tranh …
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