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có bệnh thì vái tứ phương

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desperate for cure
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Sense 1 Phrase
desperate for cure Health, Diet & Medical CareTheme Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

To seek help from any possible source when facing a crisis.

vi Thôi thì có bệnh thì vái tứ phương, cách nào cũng phải thử.

en Well, when facing a crisis, one must try every possible source of help.

Sense 2 Phrase
seek help everywhere Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme

To try every possible remedy or source of help when facing trouble.

vi Cô ấy tìm sự giúp đỡ khắp nơi vì có bệnh thì vái tứ phương.

en She tried every possible remedy because she was desperate for help.

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