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vọng

Pronunciation Northern /va̰ʔwŋ˨˩/ Central /ja̰wŋ˨˨/ Southern /jawŋ˨˩˨/
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echo
Verb
echo
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
echo Properties & StatesTheme EmotionsTag

To fill a space with sound or for a sound to be heard again as it reflects.

vi Tiếng chuông chùa vọng lại từ phía xa.

en The sound of the temple bell echoed from afar.

Sense 2 Verb
expect

To think that something is likely to happen or to wait for something with hope.

vi Tôi luôn vọng rằng anh ấy sẽ sớm quay trở về.

en I always expect that he will return soon.

Sense 3 Verb
long for

To have a strong desire for something or someone, often something that is currently far away.

vi Người mẹ già luôn ngóng vọng đứa con xa quê.

en The old mother always longs for her child far from home.

Parts
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Chinese characters Source-aligned
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望
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vọng 望
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vòng / vồng / võng / vống …
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hi vọng / thất vọng / chả cá lã vọng / nguyện vọng …
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