nghi kị
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Meaning
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Verb
To feel distrustful or suspicious toward someone, particularly due to feelings of jealousy or envy.
vi Mọi người thường nghi kị lẫn nhau do thiếu sự tin tưởng.
en People often distrust one another due to a lack of trust.
Adjective
Describing a state of feeling distrustful or questioning the honesty and intentions of another person.
vi Ánh mắt của anh ấy trông rất nghi kị.
en His gaze looked very suspicious.
Adverb
Acting in a manner that shows a lack of trust or a feeling of being suspicious.
vi Cô ấy nhìn mọi người một cách nghi kị.
en She looked at everyone suspiciously.