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chùn

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recoil
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2 senses
Meaning
2 senses
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Sense 1 Verb
recoil Core ActionsTheme

To move backward or draw back suddenly in fear, pain, or dislike, or to stop doing something because of a loss of courage.

vi Anh ấy hơi chùn lại khi nhìn thấy con rắn to trong bụi rậm.

en He recoiled slightly when he saw the large snake in the bushes.

Sense 2 Verb
hesitate

To pause or be reluctant before doing something or making a decision, often because of uncertainty, fear, or a lack of confidence.

vi Cô ấy chùn bước trước khi đưa ra quyết định quan trọng này.

en She hesitated before making this important decision.

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𠱜
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Chinese characters Estimated from syllable mapping
Representative candidate
𠱜
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