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giằn vặt

Pronunciation Northern /za̤n˨˩ va̰ʔt˨˩/ Central /jaŋ˧˧ ja̰k˨˨/ Southern /jaŋ˨˩ jak˨˩˨/
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torment
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torment

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
torment Core ActionsTheme

to cause someone or oneself to experience intense mental suffering, pain, or a feeling of deep regret.

vi Anh ấy luôn giằn vặt bản thân về lỗi lầm cũ.

en He always torments himself over old mistakes.

Parts
giằn / vặt
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Similar
dằn vặt / giày vò / đọa đày / làm khổ …
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sai vặt / ăn vặt / lặt vặt / vặt vãnh
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