cậu
Pronunciation
Northern
/kə̰ʔw˨˩/
Central
/kə̰w˨˨/
Southern
/kəw˨˩˨/
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maternal uncle
4 senses
3 meanings
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maternal uncle
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young male master
Noun
father
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4 senses · 3 meanings
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Details
4 senses · 3 meanings
maternal uncle
Sense 1
Noun
maternal uncle
Family & Friends
Family
A term used to refer to the brother of one's mother in a family relationship.
vi Tôi đến thăm cậu của mình vào ngày nghỉ.
en I am visiting my maternal uncle on my day off.
young male master
Sense 1
Noun
young male master
A respectful term formerly used to address a young man who held a high social position or authority.
vi Cậu chủ đang đọc sách trong phòng làm việc.
en The young master is reading a book in the study room.
Sense 2
Noun
young male stranger
A friendly or informal way to address or refer to a young man who is not known personally.
vi Này cậu, cho tôi hỏi đường đến bưu điện gần nhất.
en Hey there, could you tell me the way to the nearest post office?
father
Sense 1
Noun
father
A word sometimes used in certain dialects or family contexts to refer to one's own father.