lắt lay
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Meaning
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Verb
To move in a weak or unstable manner, often swaying or trembling slightly in the wind.
vi Những ngọn cỏ lắt lay trước gió chiều.
en The blades of grass swayed weakly in the evening wind.
Adverb
Living in a manner that is full of difficulties and just barely enough to survive.
vi Họ đã sống lắt lay qua những ngày đói kém.
en They barely survived through those hungry days.