anh
(noun) elder brother
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(noun) elder brother
older male cousin
(verb) to eat; to have a meal
The eldest brother — the Northern word; Southerners say anh hai.
(verb) to conduct daily life, especially when concerning expenses for food and shelter
A photo, picture — the Northern word; Southerners say hình.
(noun) English, especially English taught at a private English-language school
(verb) to study
(noun) older brother and younger sibling (with brothers only, or with one sister who is the youngest)
The eldest brother — the Southern word; Northerners say anh cả.
(verb) to jump on the bandwagon; to follow a trend or someone else's success for personal gain or profit
Darling (to a man) — “anh” (older brother) plus yêu; how a woman addresses her boyfriend or husband lovingly.
(adjective) calm; peaceful; comfortable; at ease; safe