quằm quặm
Pronunciation
Northern
/kwa̤m˨˩ kwa̰ʔm˨˩/
Central
/kwam˧˧ kwa̰m˨˨/
Southern
/wam˨˩ wam˨˩˨/
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scowling and cruel
Adjective
scowling and cruel
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Adjective
scowling and cruel
Describing a frowning face with a harsh and cruel look.
vi Khuôn mặt ông ta quằm quặm khiến bọn trẻ sợ hãi không dám lại gần.
en His scowling and harsh face frightened the children, who did not dare approach.
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