quậy
Pronunciation
Northern
/kwə̰ʔj˨˩/
Central
/kwə̰j˨˨/
Southern
/wəj˨˩˨/
stir
2 senses
Verb
stir
Verb
disturb
Details
2 senses
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Details
2 senses
Sense 1
Verb
stir
Cooking & Dishes
To move a spoon or similar tool around in a liquid or substance to mix it thoroughly.
vi Cô ấy quậy đường trong tách cà phê.
en She stirs the sugar in the coffee cup.
Sense 2
Verb
disturb
To behave in a troublesome or mischievous way that causes disruption, annoyance, or minor damage to others.
vi Đứa trẻ hay quậy trong lớp học.
en The child often causes trouble in the classroom.