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Hmong - English
Caiv
caiv | cái | cai˧˦
Alternative:
Cái
Examples:
Nws caiv ncauj = He refrain from eating or he's on a diet.
Alternative:
Cái
Noun: Prohibition
Alternative:
Cái
Verb: Prohibit, restrict, fast (from food)
Examples:
Kuv caiv tsis tawm rooj = I am restricted from going out.
Kuv caiv mov = I fast (from eating).
Kuv caiv mov = I fast (from eating).
Etymology:
related to 齋 (zhāi).
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Hmong - Hmong
Caiv
Alternative:
Cái
Verb: Cais yam uas tsis zoo, cais tsis noj, cais tsis nrog ua ke.
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Hmong - Lao
Caiv
Alternative:
Cái
Verb: ຫ້າມ.
Etymology
- related to 齋 (zhāi).
Sources
- Hmong, Dec 30, 2025 8:37 am