khệnh khạng
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Meaning
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The term describes walking in a slow and heavy manner, often appearing as if it is difficult.
vi Anh ấy bước đi một cách khệnh khạng trên con đường nhỏ.
en He walked in a slow and heavy manner on the small path.
To strut with an air of importance means to walk proudly in a way that shows arrogance.
vi Anh ta bước đi khệnh khạng như thể mình là người quan trọng.
en He struts around as if he were an important person.