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ẻo lả

Pronunciation Northern /ɛ̰w˧˩˧ la̰ː˧˩˧/ Central /ɛw˧˩˨ laː˧˩˨/ Southern /ɛw˨˩˦ laː˨˩˦/
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weak, feeble
Adjective
weak, feeble
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2 senses 1 Components
Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
weak, feeble Illness & ConditionTheme

Appearing to be weak or lacking in physical strength and vitality.

vi Bước đi của anh ta trông khá ẻo lả.

en His walk appears rather feeble.

Sense 2 Adjective
graceful, slender

Having a slim figure and movements that are very smooth and attractive.

vi Cô ấy có dáng đi ẻo lả và duyên dáng.

en She has a graceful and slender walk.

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lả
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yếu ớt / đuội / tá lả / mệt lả …
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lả lướt / lả tả / lả lơi
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