nêu

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cây nêu

Etymology

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Likely from an infixed form of a root that also gave rise to modern bêu (to raise, to expose).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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nêu (, 𫼩)

  1. to raise (a question, suggestion, etc.); to bring up; to set

Noun

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(classifier cây) nêu (, 𪲍)

  1. a long bamboo pole traditionally erected during the Vietnamese lunar new year (Tết), adorned with cloth and other decorations to ward off evil spirits