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Pem
pef | pě | pe˨˦
Alternative: Pẹ̌
Preposition: Northward, upper, up above, up north
Synonyms: saum
Etymology: In relation to North 北 (běi).
Noun: Back; past
Examples:
Tham pem = talk about the past, recite from memory.
Etymology: Related to 背 (bèi).
More Examples
  1. Zooli nej cov kwvtij Mi-os los pem lub tebchaws Suav los.
  2. Nws txawv yav dhau los uas peb mus de zaub pem vaj, mus tua yus tej tsiaj los noj.
Etymology
  1. In relation to North 北 (běi).
  2. Related to 背 (bèi).
Sources
  1. Hmong, Mar 30, 2026 7:12 am