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Pronunciation Northern /naːm˧˧/ Central /naːm˧˥/ Southern /naːm˧˧/
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Noun
south
Adjective
male

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Meaning
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south

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
south Directions, Transport, Travel & TourismTheme

One of the four main cardinal directions on a compass, located opposite to the north.

vi Chim bay về phương nam.

en The birds fly to the south.

male

Noun / Adjective · 2 senses

Noun

Sense 1 Noun
males

A term used to refer to people of the male gender, including both children and adults.

vi Cửa hàng này chỉ bán đồ cho nam.

en This shop only sells clothes for males.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
male

Relating to or characteristic of the biological or social traits of the male gender.

vi Đây là một giáo viên nam.

en This is a male teacher.

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nam tử / nam nhi / nam trang / Nam Kì …
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việt nam / hải nam / nam giới / lĩnh nam …
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