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Pronunciation Northern /xo˧˧/ Central /kʰo˧˥/ Southern /kʰo˧˧/
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dry
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dry

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dry

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
dry Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme Weather, Landforms, Environment & DisastersTheme WeatherTag

Being free from liquid or moisture, or having a lack of rain.

vi Quần áo đã khô sau khi phơi nắng.

en The clothes are dry after being in the sun.

unemotional

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
unemotional Weather, Landforms, Environment & DisastersTheme

Having a personality that is unemotional or a manner that is short and sharp.

vi Anh ấy có cách nói chuyện hơi khô.

en He has a rather dry way of speaking.

dried fish; dried food

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
dried fish; dried food Weather, Landforms, Environment & DisastersTheme

Dried food such as fish, squid, or meat preserved by drying.

vi Mẹ mua khô cá ở chợ.

en Mom bought dried fish at the market.

pressed residue

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
pressed residue Weather, Landforms, Environment & DisastersTheme

The residue left after pressing plant material for oil or juice.

vi Người ta dùng khô dầu để làm phân bón.

en Oilseed press cake is used as fertilizer.

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