có cánh
[kɔ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see có, cánh.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) flattering; cajolery
Register: informal
Examples
(những) lời có cánhsweet talk
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) flattering, especially flowery or exaggerated
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
khen ngợi, đặc biệt là lời khen hoa mỹ hoặc quá mức
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Register: informal
Examples
khen có cánhto praise
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Common questions
What does “có cánh” mean?
(adjective) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see có, cánh.
Is “có cánh” formal or informal?
có cánh is generally informal.