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xèo

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to become limp
Verb
to become limp
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Verb

Sense 1 Verb
to become limp Properties & StatesTheme

To become weak and soft, losing its original firmness or flexibility.

vi Bánh mì đã bị xèo.

en The bread has become limp.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
shriveling

Describing a state of shrinking or drying up due to loss of moisture or life.

vi Lá cây trông rất xèo.

en The leaves look very shriveled.

Sense 3 Adjective
sizzling

Describing the sound produced when food is placed in hot oil or on a fire.

vi Tiếng mỡ kêu xèo xèo.

en The fat makes a sizzling sound.

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bánh xèo / bản xèo / ì xèo / lèo xèo
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