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thầy tu

Pronunciation Northern /tʰə̤j˨˩ tu˧˧/ Central /tʰəj˧˧ tu˧˥/ Southern /tʰəj˨˩ tu˧˧/
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monk, priest
Noun
monk, priest

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
monk, priest Culture & Proper NounsTheme JobsTag

A man who dedicates his entire life to religious practices and living according to specific vows.

vi Vị thầy tu dành cả đời để tu hành.

en The monk dedicates his life to religious practices.

Parts
thầy / tu / A compound of thầy + tu
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OriginA compound of thầy + tu

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thầy / thầy thuốc / thầy thợ / thầy thông …
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hải cẩu thầy tu hawaii / thầy giáo / thầy xí / thầy đồ …
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