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chua ngoa

Pronunciation Northern /ʨwaː˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧/ Central /ʨuə˧˥ ŋwaː˧˥/ Southern /ʨuə˧˧ ŋwaː˧˧/
sharp-tongued; caustic
Adjective
sharp-tongued; caustic
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sharp-tongued; caustic Properties & StatesTheme

Describing a person who uses sharp, bitter, or exaggerated language to criticize others in a harsh way.

vi Cô ấy thường có những lời nói chua ngoa khiến người khác buồn lòng.

en She often uses sharp-tongued remarks that hurt others' feelings.

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䣷訛
Candidates by syllable
chua 䣷（洙 / 𢟐） ngoa 訛（𧧀）
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