xoáy
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Meaning
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Verb
The act of moving or spinning in a continuous way around a certain fixed axis.
vi Dòng nước xoáy mạnh dưới chân cầu sau cơn mưa lớn.
en The water swirled strongly under the bridge after the heavy rain.
The act of secretly stealing another person's property in a quick and clever way.
vi Kẻ trộm đã xoáy mất chiếc ví tiền của anh ta trong đám đông.
en The thief secretly stole his wallet in the crowd.
Noun
A patch of hair that grows in a circular whorl on the human scalp.
vi Đứa bé có hai cái xoáy rất rõ trên đỉnh đầu.
en The baby has two very distinct hair whorls on its head.