chìa

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Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese (spoon; key, SV: thi). Compare thìa (spoon), chìa vôi.

Noun

chìa (, )

  1. Short for chìa khoá (key).

Etymology 2

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Alternative forms

  • (Southern Vietnam) xìa

Verb

chìa (𢹌)

  1. to extend; to protrude; to hold out (one's hand)