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giặc

Pronunciation Northern /za̰ʔk˨˩/ Central /ja̰k˨˨/ Southern /jak˨˩˨/
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enemy
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2 senses
Meaning
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Sense 1 Noun
enemy Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

A person or group that is hostile to another, especially an invading army or aggressor.

vi Quân dân ta đã anh dũng chiến đấu để đánh đuổi quân giặc.

en Our soldiers and people fought bravely to drive out the enemy.

Sense 2 Noun
social issue Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

A term used to describe a major social problem or disaster that affects many people.

vi Chúng ta cần chung tay để đẩy lùi giặc đói và giặc dốt.

en We need to join hands to push back the social issues of hunger and illiteracy.

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