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điển cố

Pronunciation Northern /ɗiə̰n˧˩˧ ko˧˥/ Central /ɗiəŋ˧˩˨ ko̰˩˧/ Southern /ɗiəŋ˨˩˦ ko˧˥/
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classical allusion
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classical allusion

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Sense 1 Noun
classical allusion Discourse & LogicTheme

A reference to an ancient story or historical event used in literature or speech.

vi Tác giả đã sử dụng nhiều điển cố trong bài thơ của mình.

en The author used many classical allusions in his poem.

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điển / cố / 典故
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典故
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điển 典 cố 故(固 / 顧)
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điện cơ / điển hình / điển nghi / điển chế …
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từ điển / tự điển / khang hi tự điển / điển trai …
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