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ngũ đoản

[ŋu˦ˀ˥ ʔɗwaːn˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) short in body and limbs

Adjective

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

Examples

Người phía sau thân hình ngũ đoản, đầu đội khăn lông, da mặt trắng trẻo,[…]The one behind was short in body and limbs, he wore a shawl, his complexion was fair, […]

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “ngũ đoản” mean?

(adjective) short in body and limbs

Is “ngũ đoản” formal or informal?

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

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