sắc lẹm
Having a sharp tongue or being sarcastic
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Having a sharp tongue or being sarcastic
(adjective) very sharp
Physical appearance or looks
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
beauty of natural scenery
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
Physical appearance or looks
to dismiss or fire someone from a job
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
to grasp or understand something thoroughly
to prepare or make something ready
being extremely thin
a type of root used in traditional medicine
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
to arrange or set type
to line up or form a queue
to prepare something in advance
to put things in order
about to print or publish
a person who is very strict
having a strong and unyielding personality
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
very stubborn or obstinate
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
Strong and resilient
tinplate or galvanized iron
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
Something of poor quality
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
completely unfeeling or ruthless
changeable or unpredictable
to disobey or go against orders
completely honest and frank
to take advantage of an opportunity
to have something readily available
to talk nonsense or speak vaguely
Extremely angry or furious
(verb) to choke nonstop
to be extremely angry
to be jealous or resentful
(noun) alternative form of sặc (see cá sặc for more)
very skilled or proficient
(noun) the slash symbol (/) when used on home addresses, with each slash represents a branching
a small amount of money
a person who shares the same interests or activities
to hoard or accumulate wealth
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
very happy or pleased
to flatter or try to win someone over
(adjective) corny
a person who stands out in a crowd
Vietnamese word; English definition pending editorial review.
neither good nor bad
to show off or boast
to refuse or reject something with disdain
to be humble and willing to learn
(adjective) alternative spelling of xệch (“contorted, twisted”)
(verb) to slip, stumble