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căn do

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kan˧˧ zɔ˧˧]Huế [kaŋ˧˧ jɔ˧˧]Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ jɔ˧˧] browser voice
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căn do means cause; origin; reason.

Chinese characters: 根由

Meanings of căn do in English

Noun

  1. cause; origin; reason

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 根由.

Frequently asked questions

What does căn do mean in English?

căn do (noun) means "cause; origin; reason".

How do you pronounce căn do?

IPA: Hanoi [kan˧˧ zɔ˧˧]; Saigon [kaŋ˧˧ jɔ˧˧]. Tones: căn — level tone (ngang), do — level tone (ngang).

Is căn do a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. căn do is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 根由.

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