kiếu

See also: Appendix:Variations of "kieu"

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 告 (SV: cáo), probably with semantic influence from compounds such as cáo từ (“to farewell”), cáo lui (“to take leave”). Compare bảo vs. biểu, đào vs. điều.

    Pronunciation

    Verb

    kiếu • (吿, 告, 哠)

    1. to refuse, to decline (an invitation, a request, etc.)
      Đi một mình thì kiếu. Tụi bây tự đi mà làm.
      If I have to go by myself then no thanks. How about you guys go do it yourself?
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