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máu

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máu

Etymology

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From Proto-Vietic *t-muːʔ (sap).

For the semantic development, compare Albanian gjak, Javanese getih, Tagalog dugô, all mean "blood". See also máu mủ.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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máu (, 𧖱, 𥁚, 𧖰, , , , 𳀔, 𳀕)

  1. blood (vital liquid flowing in animal bodies)
    giọt máua drop of blood / a biological child
    giận sôi máuto be so angry that it feels like one's blood is boiling
  2. (of a person) an inherent trait
    Thằng đó có máu dê.
    That guy is a pervert.
    nổi máu điênto suddenly go nuts
  3. (colloquial, video games) health

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Adjective

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máu

  1. This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. Can be understood as lively, energetic; aggressive; going all out; gangster-like etc.
    Anh rapper này máu thế nhỉ?(please add an English translation of this usage example)

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