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chó

Pronunciation Northern /ʨɔ˧˥/ Central /ʨɔ̰˩˧/ Southern /ʨɔ˧˥/
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dog
Noun
dog

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dog

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
dog Animals & PlantsTheme

A common four-legged animal that is often kept by humans as a loyal pet or for the purpose of guarding.

vi Con chó đang nằm ngủ yên tĩnh trước hiên nhà.

en The dog is sleeping quietly on the porch.

dog (insult); bastard

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
dog (insult); bastard Usage vulgar

A vulgar or offensive term used to insult or curse at someone when feeling very angry or frustrated with them.

vi Hắn ta mắng người khác là đồ chó trong lúc tức giận.

en In his anger, he cursed other people, calling them dogs.

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chờ / chộ / chỏ / chỗ …
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chó cỏ / chó lài / chó vàng / chó má …
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