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Pronunciation Northern /ɗiə̰n˧˩˧/ Central /ɗiəŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /ɗiəŋ˨˩˦/
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literary allusion
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literary allusion
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Sense 1 Noun
literary allusion

A short story or reference, often involving animals, that is intended to teach a moral lesson.

vi Bài văn này sử dụng nhiều điển tích cổ.

en This essay uses many ancient literary allusions.

Sense 2 Noun
classic story

A narrative account of real or imaginary events that is passed down or told to others.

vi Đó là một câu chuyện điển hình được truyền lại từ lâu.

en That is a classic story passed down for a long time.

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