thảm hại
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Meaning
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Describing something that evokes strong feelings of pity or sympathy because it is very poor.
vi Anh ấy đang ở trong một tình cảnh vô cùng thảm hại.
en He is in an extremely wretched situation.
Describing something that is extremely unsuccessful in a way that causes scorn or contempt.
vi Đội bóng đã phải nhận một thất bại thảm hại trong trận đấu vừa qua.
en The team suffered a pathetic defeat in the last match.