kho?

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Definition
  1. Verb (regional/dialectal):
    • To knock (on a door, surface): A regional variant of the standard Vietnamese verb "," meaning to strike a surface, typically with the knuckles or an object, to produce a sound, often to get someone's attention.
    • To tap: To hit something lightly.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Ai đó đang kho? cửa. (Someone is knocking on the door.)
    • Anh kho? nhẹ vào bàn. (He tapped lightly on the table.)
Advanced Usage
  • This word is primarily used in specific regional dialects. In formal writing or nationwide communication, the standard word "" is preferred.
Variants and Related Words
  • (v): The standard Vietnamese verb for or .
    • Xin hãy cửa trước khi vào. (Please knock on the door before entering.)
Synonyms
  • Knock: to strike a surface noisily to attract attention.
  • Tap: to strike something gently.
Notes on Usage
  • The word "kho?" is marked as dialectal. The question mark (?) in the spelling may sometimes be used in writing to represent a specific tonal or phonetic quality of the regional pronunciation that differs from the standard language. Learners should be aware that this form is non-standard.
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