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mau

Pronunciation Northern /maw˧˧/ Central /maw˧˥/ Southern /maw˧˧/
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fast
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fast

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Meaning
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fast

Adjective / Adverb · 2 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
fast Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Moving or happening at a very high speed or rate.

vi Con tàu lướt đi rất mau trên mặt biển.

en The ship is moving very fast across the sea.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
quickly Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Performing an action or moving with great speed or swiftness.

vi Hãy đi mau kẻo trời tối.

en Go quickly or it will get dark.

dense

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
dense Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Having components that are crowded together or very closely packed.

vi Những hàng cây trong vườn được trồng rất mau.

en The rows of trees in the garden are planted very close together.

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mau chóng / mau mắn / mau lẹ / mau mau …
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cà mau / mũi cà mau / Descriptive Properties, States & Register Forms
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