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cáo

Pronunciation Northern /kaːw˧˥/ Central /ka̰ːw˩˧/ Southern /kaːw˧˥/
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fox
Noun
fox
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3 senses
Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
fox Animals & PlantsTheme AnimalsTag

A type of animal in the Vulpes genus known for cleverness.

vi Con cáo đang ẩn nấp trong bụi rậm để săn mồi.

en The fox is hiding in the bushes to hunt for prey.

Sense 2 Noun
royal announcement Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

A type of formal announcement that is like a royal edict.

vi Bản cáo quan trọng đã được niêm yết trước cổng thành.

en An important royal announcement has been posted in front of the city gate.

Verb

Sense 3 Verb
to denounce Discourse, Logic, Comparison & ModalityTheme Core Actions & OperationTheme

To speak out against or report a wrongful action.

vi Dân làng kéo nhau lên quan để cáo tội kẻ xấu.

en The villagers went together to the mandarin to report the wrongdoings of the villain.

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cáo 吿(𤞺)
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cạo / cào / cảo / cáo lỗi …
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báo cáo / quảng cáo / kiện cáo / cáo thị …
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