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Hmong - English
Thawv
theuv | théu | tʰaɨ˧˦
Verb: Bounce, shake, jolt; bump
Etymology:
"Thawv" is the quick up-and-down shaking of a box or a vehicle.
Examples:
Nws thawb lub thawv thaws thaws ntawm kev = He pushes the box bouncing on the street.
Synonyms:
mejloos
Examples:
Tus miv dhia thaws thawv saum rooj = The cat jump bouncing on the table.
Synonyms:
theev
Etymology
- "Thawv" is the quick up-and-down shaking of a box or a vehicle.
Sources
- Hmong, Feb 05, 2026 11:43 am