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ngộc nghệch

Pronunciation Northern /ŋə̰ʔwk˨˩ ŋə̰ʔjk˨˩/ Central /ŋə̰wk˨˨ ŋḛt˨˨/ Southern /ŋəwk˨˩˨ ŋəːt˨˩˨/
oafish
Adjective
oafish
1 senses 1 Components
Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
oafish Properties & StatesTheme

A character trait describing someone who is clumsy, simple-minded, or socially awkward toward others.

vi Anh ấy đôi khi có những hành động ngộc nghệch.

en He sometimes behaves in an oafish manner.

Parts
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Components

Components

nghệch
Similar
ngốc nghếch / ngờ nghệch
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Easily confused

Same spelling, different tone
Ends with this word

ngờ nghệch

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