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khao

verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xaːw˧˧]Huế [kʰaːw˧˧]Saigon [kʰaːw˧˧] browser voice
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khao means to treat well; to treat to a feast; to foot the bill.

Chinese characters: 犒

Meanings of khao in English

Verb

  1. to treat well
  2. to treat to a feast; to foot the bill
    • Ây, chú em được giật được giải thì cũng nên khao bạn bè đi chứ.Hey, if you've really won the prize, then why not treat your mates to a feast?

Words with khao

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 犒.

Frequently asked questions

What does khao mean in English?

khao (verb) means "to treat well; to treat to a feast; to foot the bill".

How do you pronounce khao?

IPA: Hanoi [xaːw˧˧]; Saigon [kʰaːw˧˧]. Tones: khao — level tone (ngang).

Is khao a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. khao is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 犒.

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