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náu

verb
Hanoi [naw˧˦]Huế [naw˨˩˦]Saigon [na(ː)w˦˥] browser voice
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náu means to hide oneself away.

Meanings of náu in English

Verb

  1. literary to hide oneself away

Words with náu

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, náu could be written as 耨. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Etymology

Cognate with Muong Bi đảu.

Frequently asked questions

What does náu mean in English?

náu (verb) means "to hide oneself away".

How do you pronounce náu?

IPA: Hanoi [naw˧˦]; Saigon [na(ː)w˦˥]. Tones: náu — rising tone (sắc).

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