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mã tà

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colonial policeman
Noun
colonial policeman
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colonial policeman Discourse & LogicTheme

A term used for a policeman serving during the French colonial period.

vi Hình ảnh những viên mã tà đã đi vào nhiều tác phẩm văn học thời xưa.

en The image of colonial policemen appeared in many literary works of the past.

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mã / tà / 馬斜
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mã tà
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馬斜
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mã 馬 tà 斜（邪）
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Same spelling, different tone
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