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lằng nhằng

Pronunciation Northern /la̤ŋ˨˩ ɲa̤ŋ˨˩/ Central /laŋ˧˧ ɲaŋ˧˧/ Southern /laŋ˨˩ ɲaŋ˨˩/
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messy or complex
Adjective
messy or complex
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2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
messy or complex Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

A state of being messy and disorganized, or the complex and troublesome nature of a situation.

vi Thủ tục giấy tờ ở đây rất lằng nhằng.

en The paperwork procedures here are very complex.

Sense 2 Adjective
stubborn Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

The quality of being stubborn and obstinate in a manner that is annoying or difficult to deal with.

vi Anh ấy rất lằng nhằng, không chịu nghe lời ai.

en He is very stubborn and will not listen to anyone.

Parts
lằng / nhằng
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Similar
lẵng nhẵng / lăng nhăng / lẳng nhẳng / lắng nhắng …
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Use
hầm bà lằng / hầm bà lằng xán cấu / ruồi lằng / nhằng nhằng …
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