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hic

sobbing sound
Interjection
sobbing sound
+2 more senses
3 senses
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3 senses
Sense 1 Interjection
sobbing sound

An exclamation that mimics the sound of someone crying softly or sobbing due to sadness or distress.

vi Cô ấy vừa khóc vừa nấc lên "hic".

en She cried and sobbed "hic".

Sense 2 Interjection
expression of regret

An interjection used to express a feeling of regret, annoyance, or mild disappointment in a casual situation.

vi Hic, tôi lại quên mang theo chìa khóa rồi.

en Oh man, I forgot my keys again.

Sense 3 Interjection
sobbing sound

A word that sounds like a sob and is used to show sadness or the act of crying.

vi Bé con cứ nấc hic mãi không thôi.

en The baby keeps sobbing hic without stopping.

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