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líu ríu

Pronunciation Northern /liw˧˥ ziw˧˥/ Central /lḭw˩˧ ʐḭw˩˧/ Southern /liw˧˥ ɹiw˧˥/
muddled; tangled
Adjective
muddled; tangled

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
muddled; tangled Properties & StatesTheme

A state of being confused or tangled, making actions or speech appear unclear or unsteady.

vi Cô ấy nói chuyện líu ríu vì quá lo lắng.

en She spoke in a muddled way because she was so nervous.

Parts
líu / ríu
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Similar
líu lo / líu la líu lô / líu lô / líu …
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Use
lăng líu / dính líu / ríu ra ríu rít / ríu lưỡi …
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