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kim âu

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kim˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]Huế [kim˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]Saigon [kim˧˧ ʔəw˧˧] browser voice
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kim âu means a golden cup.

Chinese characters: 金甌

Meanings of kim âu in English

Noun

  1. a golden cup
  2. literary, obsolete the nation, particularly in the context of stability and security

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 金甌.

Frequently asked questions

What does kim âu mean in English?

kim âu (noun) means "a golden cup".

How do you pronounce kim âu?

IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]; Saigon [kim˧˧ ʔəw˧˧]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), âu — level tone (ngang).

Is kim âu a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. kim âu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 金甌.

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