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cúi chào

to bow

verb CEFR C1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — cúi: sắc (high rising) · chào: huyền (low falling) ?

cúi chào to bow

Meaning

Common Collocations

cúi chào lễ phép
bow politely
cúi chào thầy cô
bow to the teacher

Examples

Học sinh cúi chào thầy giáo.
The student bowed to the teacher.
Anh ấy cúi chào khi gặp người lớn.
He bowed when he saw his elders.

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FAQ

How do you say "to bow" in Vietnamese?
"to bow" in Vietnamese is cúi chào.
What does cúi chào mean in English?
cúi chào means "to bow" (verb). to bow (to bend at the waist as a sign of respect).
How is cúi chào pronounced?
cúi chào has 2 syllables: cúi: sắc (high rising) · chào: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is cúi chào in Vietnamese?
cúi chào is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is cúi chào used in a sentence?
For example: Học sinh cúi chào thầy giáo. (The student bowed to the teacher.); Anh ấy cúi chào khi gặp người lớn. (He bowed when he saw his elders.).

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