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lì

Pronunciation
IPA
Northern /li̤˨˩/ Central /li˧˧/ Southern /li˨˩/
impudent
Adjective
impudent
+2 more senses

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3 senses
Meaning
3 senses
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Sense 1 Adjective
impudent; brassy Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Showing a complete lack of respect or being bold in an impudent way.

vi Thái độ của đứa trẻ đó thật là lì.

en That child's attitude is very impudent.

Sense 2 Adjective
polished; smooth

(Of a surface) very smooth and flat, without any unevenness.

vi Bề mặt của chiếc bàn này rất lì và bóng.

en The surface of this table is very polished and shiny.

Sense 3 Adjective
motionless; still

Being in a state where there is absolutely no movement or physical activity.

vi Anh ấy đứng lì một chỗ không chịu nhúc nhích.

en He stood motionless and refused to move.

Similar
lị / lí / lì lợm / lì xì …
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Use
thì lì / phẳng lì / gan lì / bao lì xì …
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