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lùi lại

to retreat

verb CEFR B1 Vietnamese
lùi lại to retreat

Meaning

Common Collocations

lùi lại một bước
take a step back
lùi lại thời gian
postpone the time

Examples

Xin hãy lùi lại một chút.
Please retreat a little.
Cuộc họp được lùi lại ngày mai.
The meeting was postponed until tomorrow.

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "to retreat", but differ in register and usage.

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Body Movements

FAQ

How do you say "to retreat" in Vietnamese?
"to retreat" is lùi lại in Vietnamese.
What does lùi lại mean in English?
lùi lại means "to retreat" (verb). to retreat.
How is lùi lại pronounced?
You can listen to lùi lại on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is lùi lại used in a sentence?
For example: Xin hãy lùi lại một chút. (Please retreat a little.); Cuộc họp được lùi lại ngày mai. (The meeting was postponed until tomorrow.).

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