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mâu

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [məw˧˧]Huế [məw˧˧]Saigon [məw˧˧] browser voice
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mâu means spear; lance.

Chinese characters: 矛

Meanings of mâu in English

Noun

  1. spear, lance

Words with mâu

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 矛.

Frequently asked questions

What does mâu mean in English?

mâu (noun) means "spear; lance".

How do you pronounce mâu?

IPA: Hanoi [məw˧˧]; Saigon [məw˧˧]. Tones: mâu — level tone (ngang).

Is mâu a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. mâu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 矛.

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