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đầu

Pronunciation Northern /ɗə̤w˨˩/ Central /ɗəw˧˧/ Southern /ɗəw˨˩/
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
head Body & Physical FeaturesTheme

The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

vi Anh ấy đội mũ lên đầu.

en He put a hat on his head.

Sense 2 Noun
end Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

The furthest part or the tip of something, often referring to an end or an extremity.

vi Hãy đứng ở đầu hàng.

en Please stand at the front of the line.

Sense 3 Noun
media player Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

An electronic device used for playing physical media such as discs, tapes, or other formats.

vi Tôi cần một cái đầu đĩa mới.

en I need a new disc player.

Adjective

Sense 4 Adjective
first Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

Coming before all others in time, order, importance, or some other sequence.

vi Đây là lần đầu tôi đến đây.

en This is the first time I have been here.

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