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ngời ngời

[ŋəːj˨˩ ŋəːj˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) radiant

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

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Meaning · English

(adjective) with energy

Hôm đi ba Thàn còn cầm cây rượt nó chạy ngời ngời,[…]When Thàn left, his father grabbed a stick and chased him furiously; […]

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What does “ngời ngời” mean?

(adjective) radiant

Is “ngời ngời” formal or informal?

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

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