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gục ngã

[ɣʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ ŋaː˦ˀ˥] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to emotionally collapse or break down

VerbRegister: formal

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

gục ngã trước khó khănto break down in the face of hardships

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Common questions

What does “gục ngã” mean?

(verb) to emotionally collapse or break down

Is “gục ngã” formal or informal?

gục ngã is generally formal.

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