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vấp

Pronunciation Northern /vəp˧˥/ Central /jə̰p˩˧/ Southern /jəp˧˥/
stumble
Verb
stumble
3 senses
Details
3 senses

Verb

Sense 1 Verb
stumble Movement & Transport ActionsTheme PlantsTag

To catch one's foot on something while walking and lose balance as a result.

vi Đứa trẻ bị vấp khi đang chạy.

en The child stumbled while running.

Sense 2 Verb
encounter difficulty

To face unexpected problems or obstacles while trying to achieve a specific goal.

vi Công việc thường vấp phải trở ngại.

en Work often encounters obstacles.

Noun

Sense 3 Noun
Ceylon ironwood

A type of tree with very hard wood known scientifically as Mesua ferrea.

vi Cột nhà này làm bằng gỗ vấp.

en This house pillar is made of Ceylon ironwood.

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