bắt chiếc

[ʔɓat̚˧˦ t͡ɕiək̚˧˦]

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Meaning · English

(verb) to repurpose; to adapt

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tái sử dụng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

VerbRegister: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Bài thuốc này là bài thuốc chữa ho [...] người đời sau bắt chiếc mà dùng.This batch is a prescription for coughing removal that medical takers have adapted and reused.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “bắt chiếc” mean?

(verb) to repurpose; to adapt

Is “bắt chiếc” formal or informal?

bắt chiếc is generally informal.