YiWords
Meaning
- to shrink; to become smaller
Common Collocations
cơ co lại
muscle contraction
vải co lại
fabric shrinkage
Examples
Áo này bị co lại sau khi giặt.
This shirt shrank after washing.
Cơ bắp co lại khi lạnh.
Muscles contract when it's cold.
Body Changes
FAQ
How do you say "shrink" in Vietnamese?
"shrink" in Vietnamese is co lại.
What does co lại mean in English?
co lại means "shrink" (verb). to shrink; to become smaller.
How is co lại pronounced?
co lại has 2 syllables: co: ngang (level) · lại: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is co lại in Vietnamese?
co lại is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is co lại used in a sentence?
For example: Áo này bị co lại sau khi giặt. (This shirt shrank after washing.); Cơ bắp co lại khi lạnh. (Muscles contract when it's cold.).
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