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tênh nghếch

Pronunciation Northern /təjŋ˧˧ ŋəjk˧˥/ Central /ten˧˥ ŋḛt˩˧/ Southern /təːn˧˧ ŋəːt˧˥/
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precarious
Adjective
precarious

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
precarious Properties & StatesTheme

Being in a position that is not firm or steady and likely to fall over.

vi Chiếc ghế được kê tênh nghếch nên rất dễ bị ngã.

en The chair is positioned precariously and is likely to fall over.

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tênh / nghếch
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nổi nênh / bấp bênh / nghiêng ngả / chông chênh …
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nhẹ tênh / tênh phông / buồn tênh / nghếch ngác
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