gắt
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Meaning
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Verb
To express sharp disapproval or to speak angrily to someone because of their behavior.
vi Mẹ gắt với tôi vì tôi đi học về muộn.
en Mother scolds me because I came home late from school.
Adjective
Describing something that is intense, unpleasant, or severely strong to the senses.
vi Ánh nắng buổi trưa thật là gắt.
en The midday sunlight is very harsh.
Being easily annoyed or prone to losing one's temper quickly over small matters.
vi Ông ấy trở nên gắt hơn khi công việc gặp khó khăn.
en He becomes more irritable when work gets difficult.