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tàu

Pronunciation Northern /ta̤w˨˩/ Central /taw˧˧/ Southern /taw˨˩/
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ship; train; craft
Noun
ship; train; craft

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Meaning
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ship; train; craft

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
ship; train; craft Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme TransportTag

A large vehicle designed for navigation on water, in the air, on rails, or through space.

vi Chiếc tàu lớn đang cập bến.

en The large ship is docking.

large leaf

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
large leaf Animals & PlantsTheme

A noun referring to a leaf that is particularly large in size, often from certain plants.

vi Những tàu lá chuối xanh mướt trong vườn.

en The green banana leaves are in the garden.

Chinese

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
Chinese Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

(Informal) Of or from China; Chinese.

vi Bức tranh thủy mặc này được vẽ bằng mực tàu.

en This ink wash painting was painted with Chinese ink.

Similar
tậu / táu / tấu / tẩu …
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vũng tàu / tàu điện / tàu hoả / tàu biển …
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