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The Vietnamese word "cau có" is a verb that means "to scowl." It describes the action of making a facial expression that shows displeasure or irritation. When someone is "cau có," their face looks unhappy, often with furrowed brows and a tight mouth.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cau có" when you want to describe someone who appears unhappy or annoyed, either in their expression or in their behavior.
• It is often used in sentences that describe how someone looks or how they act towards others.

Example Sentences:

1. Cau có với mọi người: This means "to scowl at everybody." It describes a person who is showing displeasure towards others.
2. Nét mặt cau có: This means "there is a scowl on his face." You can use this to describe someone whose facial expression indicates they are upset or irritated.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "cau có" can be used in a more figurative sense to describe situations or atmospheres that feel tense or negative. For example, you might say that the meeting had a "cau có" atmosphere if participants were frowning and not engaging positively.

Word Variants:

• Cau có (verb) can be related to the adjective form "cau có" which describes a person or situation that is scowling or gloomy.
• You might also encounter the noun form "nét cau có," which refers to the scowling expression itself.

Different Meanings:

While "cau có" primarily means "to scowl," it can also imply a general sense of being grumpy or irritable.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "cau có" include: - Nhăn nhó: This means "to grimace" and can also convey a sense of discomfort or displeasure. - Khó chịu: This means "to be uncomfortable" or "to be annoyed," which can also describe a person's demeanor.

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verb

1. To scowl
   • cau có với mọi người
     to scowl at everybody
   • nét mặt cau có
     there is a scowl on his face