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dao cau

noun
Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ kaw˧˧]Huế [jaːw˧˧ kaw˧˧]Saigon [jaːw˧˧ ka(ː)w˧˧] browser voice
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dao cau means a little card-shaped knife.

Meanings of dao cau in English

Noun

  1. a little card-shaped knife (for cutting areca or betel nuts, in particular)

Etymology

dao + cau.

Frequently asked questions

What does dao cau mean in English?

dao cau (noun) means "a little card-shaped knife".

How do you pronounce dao cau?

IPA: Hanoi [zaːw˧˧ kaw˧˧]; Saigon [jaːw˧˧ ka(ː)w˧˧]. Tones: dao — level tone (ngang), cau — level tone (ngang).

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