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lép vế

Pronunciation Northern /lɛp˧˥ ve˧˥/ Central /lɛ̰p˩˧ jḛ˩˧/ Southern /lɛp˧˥ je˧˥/
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be overshadowed
Verb
be overshadowed

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
be overshadowed Core ActionsTheme

A verb that means to be in a weaker or inferior position compared to others.

vi Đội chủ nhà hoàn toàn lép vế trước đối thủ quá mạnh.

en The home team was completely overshadowed by their overly strong opponent.

Parts
lép / vế / A compound of lép + vế
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OriginA compound of lép + vế

Similar
lép / lép kẹp / lép bép / lép nhép …
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Use
xẹp lép / dẹp lép / chắc lép / giẹp lép …
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