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lau

Pronunciation Northern /law˧˧/ Central /law˧˥/ Southern /law˧˧/
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wipe clean
Verb
wipe clean

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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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wipe clean

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
wipe clean Daily Routine & Home LifeTheme Core Actions & OperationTheme

To remove dirt or liquid from a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or one's hand.

vi Hãy lau bàn sau khi ăn xong.

en Please wipe the table after you finish eating.

reed

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
reed Core Actions & OperationTheme

A tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wet areas and has a hollow, woody stem.

vi Những bông lau trắng xóa mọc ven sông.

en White reed flowers grow along the river.

Similar
lau chùi / lau láu / lau lách / lau cha lau chau …
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Use
cá bông lau / mía lau / lau chau / giẻ lau …
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