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ngạc nhiên

[ŋaːk̚˧˨ʔ ɲiən˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to be surprised; to be astonished

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bất ngờ

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Verb

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

Cô ấy ngạc nhiên khi thấy món quà.She was surprised when she saw the gift.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

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Common questions

What does “ngạc nhiên” mean?

(verb) to be surprised; to be astonished

Is “ngạc nhiên” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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