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khoét

[xwɛt̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to bore, to perforate

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

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Meaning · English

(verb) to deepen

Sao anh cứ phải khoét vào nỗi đau đã thậm tệ của tôi vậy hả?My sorrow is already tremendous, and now you wanna make it worse?

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What does “khoét” mean?

(verb) to bore, to perforate

Is “khoét” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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