xáp lá cà
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A regional variant of the term "giáp lá cà," referring to combat that takes place at very close range.
vi Hai bên quân đội đã xáp lá cà trong trận chiến cuối cùng khốc liệt.
en The two armies engaged in close combat during the final fierce battle.
A colloquial expression used to refer to starting a relationship or having sexual relations with another person.
vi Họ đã xáp lá cà với nhau sau vài lần gặp mặt tại quán cà phê.
en They hooked up after meeting a few times at the cafe.