có cánh

[kɔ˧˦ kajŋ̟˧˦]

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see có, cánh.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được sử dụng ngoài nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ

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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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khen ngợi; tán dương

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Register: informal

Examples

(những) lời có cánhsweet talk

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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.