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về

Pronunciation Northern /ve̤˨˩/ Central /je˧˧/ Southern /je˨˩/
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Verb
return
Preposition
about

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Meaning
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return

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
return Movement & SportTheme Daily Routine & Home LifeTheme

To go back or return to a place where one lives or belongs.

vi Tôi sẽ về nhà sau giờ làm việc.

en I will return home after work.

about

Preposition · 1 senses
Sense 1 Preposition
about Movement & SportTheme

Used to indicate the subject or topic that is being discussed or written about.

vi Chúng tôi đang thảo luận về một cuốn sách mới.

en We are discussing a new book.

về

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thick layer

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
thick layer Movement & SportTheme

A significant amount of a substance that covers a surface or exists as a thickness.

vi Có một về bụi dày bao phủ trên mặt bàn.

en There is a thick layer of dust covering the table.

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