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sâu

Pronunciation Northern /səw˧˧/ Central /ʂəw˧˥/ Southern /ʂəw˧˧/
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Adjective
deep
Noun
caterpillar

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deep

Adjective / Adverb · 2 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
deep Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme AnimalsTag

Having a long distance from the top surface down to the bottom.

vi Cái hố này rất sâu và nguy hiểm.

en This hole is very deep and dangerous.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
deeply Animals & PlantsTheme

To a great extent or very thoroughly into the inside of something.

vi Chúng ta cần nghiên cứu sâu hơn về vấn đề này.

en We need to study this issue more deeply.

caterpillar

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
caterpillar Animals & PlantsTheme

The soft-bodied larva of a butterfly or moth, with many legs, that often eats leaves.

vi Một con sâu đang bò trên chiếc lá.

en A caterpillar is crawling on the leaf.

Sense 2 Noun
pest

A small animal or insect that causes damage to crops or food supplies.

hollow

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
with a cavity

Having a hole or a hollow space inside due to decay or damage.

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sạu / sáu / sầu / sấu …
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ngàn sâu / sâu sát / sâu sắc / sâu xa …
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