cầm cập
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Meaning
4 senses
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Adverb
Describing a state of trembling and making sounds due to cold or fear.
vi Anh ấy run cầm cập vì quá lạnh.
en He is trembling with chattering teeth because it is too cold.
Describing an expression related to strong and unstable movement or motion.
vi Con thuyền rung chuyển cầm cập giữa sóng lớn.
en The boat is shaking turbulently amidst large waves.
Adjective
Having the quality of trembling and causing teeth to chatter together.
vi Tiếng răng va vào nhau cầm cập.
en The sound of teeth chattering together.
Being in a state of unrest, with agitation or strong movement.
vi Mặt biển đang ở trạng thái cầm cập xáo động.
en The sea surface is in a turbulent state.