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khêu

Pronunciation Northern /xew˧˧/ Central /kʰew˧˥/ Southern /kʰew˧˧/
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to extract or pull out
Verb
to extract or pull out
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2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
to extract or pull out

To use a pointed tool or object to pull something out from a small or narrow space.

vi Tôi dùng một chiếc que nhỏ để khêu chiếc nhẫn ra khỏi khe hở.

en I used a small stick to pull the ring out of the gap.

Sense 2 Verb
to stir up or rouse

To provoke a feeling, encourage a certain behavior, or cause a sudden sense of excitement in someone.

vi Lời nói của anh ấy đã khêu lên lòng dũng cảm trong tôi.

en His words stirred up courage within me.

Parts
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Chinese characters Source-aligned
Representative candidate
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Candidates by syllable
khêu 跳(拞)
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khều / khêu gợi / khêu gan
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