dâng

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dâng (𤼸, , , , , 󰎓, 𫠿)

  1. (usually of water level) to rise
  2. (of emotion, etc.) to run high
    • 2017, “Ông Xã Em Number One”, performed by Don Nguyễn:
      Dù cho sóng gió gian lao,
      Tình anh luôn mãi dâng cao,
      Như là biển lớn sẽ mãi mãi không cạn khô.
      Despite the waves of hardships,
      My love always runs high,
      Like the great ocean that never dries up.
  3. to offer; to present (respectfully)

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