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hóc búa

[hawk͡p̚˧˦ ʔɓuə˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) very tough or challenging

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rất khó khăn hoặc thách thức

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Adjective

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

câu hỏi hóc búaa tough question

bài toán hóc búaa tough (math) problem

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Common questions

What does “hóc búa” mean?

(adjective) very tough or challenging

Is “hóc búa” formal or informal?

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