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ngào ngạt

[ŋaːw˨˩ ŋaːt̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) strong, overstimulating, and overflowed with fragrance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mạnh, quá kích thích và tràn ngập hương thơm

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Adjective

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

Cánh đồng ấy bây giờ ngào ngạt mùi oải hương.That field has nowadays been overflowed with the smell of lavenders.

Tôi bỗng ngửi thấy mùi thơm ngào ngạt toát ra từ quán cà phê.I suddenly smelt a strong fragrance coming from the coffee shop.

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Common questions

What does “ngào ngạt” mean?

(adjective) strong, overstimulating, and overflowed with fragrance.

Is “ngào ngạt” formal or informal?

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

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