bắt chiếc
[ʔɓat̚˧˦ t͡ɕiək̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to repurpose; to adapt
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.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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.