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rào

Pronunciation Northern /za̤ːw˨˩/ Central /ʐaːw˧˧/ Southern /ɹaːw˨˩/
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fence
Noun
fence
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3 senses
Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
fence Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme

A structure that encircles or separates an area of land to provide protection.

vi Họ dựng một cái rào quanh vườn.

en They built a fence around the garden.

Sense 2 Noun
creek; stream Weather, Landforms, Environment & DisastersTheme

A small natural flow of water that is smaller than a typical river stream.

vi Có một con rào nhỏ chảy qua làng.

en There is a small creek flowing through the village.

Verb

Sense 3 Verb
to fence off Places, Buildings & Public ServicesTheme Household Objects, Tools & MaintenanceTheme

To surround an area with a barrier in order to provide protection or privacy.

vi Khu vực này đã được rào lại cẩn thận.

en This area has been fenced off carefully.

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rào 橯(𩆋 / 𩆍 / 𩆡)
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rảo / ráo / rão / rào trước đón sau …
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hàng rào / mưa rào / rào cản / rì rào …
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