khêu
Pronunciation
Northern
/xew˧˧/
Central
/kʰew˧˥/
Southern
/kʰew˧˧/
Listen
to extract or pull out
Verb
to extract or pull out
2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
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Meaning
2 senses
Sense 1
Verb
to extract or pull out
Core Actions
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
挑
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Parts
挑
Chinese characters
Source-aligned
Representative candidate
挑
Candidates by syllable
khêu
跳（拞）
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Similar
khều / khêu gợi / khêu gan
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Similar
khều / khêu gợi / khêu gan