Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

gian ngoan

[zaːn˧˧ ŋwaːn˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) to be of regular cheating with clever tricks

Adjective

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

Một con người gian ngoan như thế chỉ nên sống ở xã hội hủ bại mà thôi.A man of treachery like that should only exist in corrupt societies.

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What does “gian ngoan” mean?

(adjective) to be of regular cheating with clever tricks

Is “gian ngoan” formal or informal?

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