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rụt rè

Pronunciation Northern /zṵʔt˨˩ zɛ̤˨˩/ Central /ʐṵk˨˨ ʐɛ˧˧/ Southern /ɹuk˨˩˨ ɹɛ˨˩/
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shy
Adjective
shy

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
shy Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Showing a lack of self-confidence and hesitation when interacting or communicating with other people.

vi Đứa trẻ tỏ ra rụt rè và né núp sau lưng mẹ mỗi khi gặp phải người lạ.

en The child appeared shy and hid behind his mother whenever he met a stranger.

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rụt / rè
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Similar
nhút nhát / cả thẹn / e ấp / ké né …
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Use
hải âu cổ rụt đại tây dương / hải âu cổ rụt / tà rụt / rè rè …
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