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ngạo mạn

[ŋaːw˧˨ʔ maːn˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) being overly arrogant while not showing respect to others, especially the elderly

Adjective

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

Đã không ra gì lại còn ngạo mạn thì chả có ai ưa đâu.[As you are] overly arrogant and unhelpful, nobody will like you.

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What does “ngạo mạn” mean?

(adjective) being overly arrogant while not showing respect to others, especially the elderly

Is “ngạo mạn” formal or informal?

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