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tỷ dụ

nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
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tỷ dụ means example; instance.

Also spelled tỉ dụ — same word, same meaning.

Chinese characters: 比喻

Meanings of tỷ dụ in English

Noun

  1. example, instance ≈ ví dụ

Verb

  1. to suppose

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 比喻.

Frequently asked questions

What does tỷ dụ mean in English?

tỷ dụ (noun) means "example; instance".

How do you pronounce tỷ dụ?

Tones: tỷ — dipping tone (hỏi), dụ — heavy tone (nặng).

Is tỷ dụ a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. tỷ dụ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 比喻.

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