khóc lóc nghiến răng
[xawk͡p̚˧˦ lawk͡p̚˧˦ ŋiən˧˦ zaŋ˧˧]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to weep and gnash one's teeth
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trói chân tay nó lại, quăng nó ra chỗ tối tăm bên ngoài, ở đó người ta sẽ phải khóc lóc nghiến răng!Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (Matthew 22:13)
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Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “khóc lóc nghiến răng” mean?
(verb) to weep and gnash one's teeth
Is “khóc lóc nghiến răng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“gnash one's teeth” (English) — near equivalent.