cảnh tỉnh
[kajŋ̟˧˩ tïŋ˧˩]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to make someone aware of (something bad); to warn
VerbRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
lời cảnh tỉnh trước cám dỗ của cờ bạca plead against (the temptation of) gambling
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “cảnh tỉnh” mean?
(verb) to make someone aware of (something bad); to warn
Is “cảnh tỉnh” formal or informal?
cảnh tỉnh is generally formal.