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Thawv
theuv | théu | tʰaɨ˧˦
Synonyms: thaws, theev
Etymology: "Thawv" is the quick up-and-down shaking of a box or a vehicle.

Noun: Jar, box, luggage, vault, safe
Examples:
Nws thawb lub thawv thaws thaws ntawm kev = He pushes the box bouncing on the street.
Synonyms: mejloos

Adjective: Jolt, bumpy, shaky
Examples:
Tus miv dhia thaws thawv saum rooj = The cat jump bouncing on the table.
Synonyms: theev
Etymology
  1. "Thawv" is the quick up-and-down shaking of a box or a vehicle.
Sources
  1. Hmong, Feb 05, 2026 11:43 am