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canh cánh

[kajŋ̟˧˧ kajŋ̟˧˦] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) obsessed, haunting

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Tuy nhiên, điều Luisa canh cánh không yên là cô không còn sinh nở được.However, what haunted Luisa was that she could not conceive anymore.

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Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Topics: Food

Common questions

What does “canh cánh” mean?

(adjective) obsessed, haunting

Is “canh cánh” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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