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Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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mute
The state of being unable to speak due to a congenital defect or a medical condition.
vi Cậu bé bị câm bẩm sinh nhưng vẫn rất thông minh.
en The boy was born mute but is still very intelligent.
The state of remaining quiet and not making any sound or speech in a specific situation.
vi Anh ấy cứ ngồi câm suốt buổi họp mà không nói gì.
en He just sat silently throughout the meeting without saying anything.
silent
Complete absence of sound or noise within a certain space or environment.
vi Không gian trở nên câm lặng sau khi tiếng nhạc tắt hẳn.
en The space became silent after the music stopped completely.
shut up
(Rude; usually as a command, e.g. câm miệng) To shut up; to stop talking.
vi Câm miệng lại và nghe tôi nói đây!
en Shut up and listen to what I have to say!