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bủ

Pronunciation Northern /ɓṵ˧˩˧/ Central /ɓu˧˩˨/ Southern /ɓu˨˩˦/
honored elder
Noun
honored elder
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
honored elder

An archaic term used to refer to a respected elderly person in society.

vi Mọi người đều kính trọng vị bủ trong làng.

en Everyone respects the honored elder in the village.

Similar
bù / bú / bụ / bư …
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Easily confused

Same spelling, different tone
  • bùVerbcompensate
  • búVerbto suck; to suckle
  • bụAdjectiveplump
  • bưAdjectivesilly
  • bựAdjectivebig
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