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cay độc

adjective
Hanoi [kaj˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kaj˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ka(ː)j˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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cay độc means cruel; malicious.

Meanings of cay độc in English

Adjective

  1. of words cruel; malicious

Etymology

cay (“hot, spicy”) + độc (“poisonous”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cay độc mean in English?

cay độc (adjective) means "cruel; malicious".

How do you pronounce cay độc?

IPA: Hanoi [kaj˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ka(ː)j˧˧ ʔɗəwk͡p̚˨˩˨]. Tones: cay — level tone (ngang), độc — heavy tone (nặng).

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