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bỗng dưng

Pronunciation Northern /ɓəʔəwŋ˧˥ zɨŋ˧˧/ Central /ɓəwŋ˧˩˨ jɨŋ˧˥/ Southern /ɓəwŋ˨˩˦ jɨŋ˧˧/
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suddenly
Adverb
suddenly

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adverb
suddenly Discourse & LogicTheme

Occurring or happening in a very quick and unexpected way without any warning or prior notice.

vi Trời bỗng dưng đổ mưa.

en It suddenly started to rain.

Parts
bỗng / dưng / A compound of bỗng + dưng
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OriginA compound of bỗng + dưng

Similar
bỗng nhiên / bỗng chốc / bỗng / tự dưng …
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Use
nhẹ bỗng / giấm bỗng / người dưng nước lã / dưng lên …
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