hầu
Pronunciation
Northern
/hə̤w˨˩/
Central
/həw˧˧/
Southern
/həw˨˩/
nearly
3 senses
3 meanings
Adverb
nearly
Noun
marquis
Verb
to serve
Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
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Details
3 senses · 3 meanings
nearly
Sense 1
Adverb
nearly; almost
This adverb is used to indicate that something is very close to a particular state, amount, or result.
vi Công việc chuẩn bị của chúng tôi hầu như đã hoàn tất.
en Our preparation is almost complete.
marquis
Sense 1
Noun
marquis
Culture & Proper Nouns
A marquis is a nobleman of high rank in various historical peerage systems or aristocratic societies.
vi Ông ấy được phong tước hầu nhờ những chiến công hiển hách.
en He was granted the title of marquis because of his outstanding military achievements.
to serve
Sense 1
Verb
to serve
To serve means to perform duties or provide care for someone, often by attending to their specific requirements.
vi Cô ấy luôn tận tình hầu hạ người mẹ già yếu.
en She always devotedly serves her elderly, weak mother.
Form
Chinese characters / chữ Nôm / syllables
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Form
Chinese characters / chữ Nôm / syllables
Chinese characters
Source-aligned
Representative candidate
侯
Candidates by syllable
hầu
候（猴 / 喉 / 𤶿 / 𧓏）
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