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ngược ngạo

[ŋɨək̚˧˨ʔ ŋaːw˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) insolent, disregarding rules and morals

Adjective

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

Tội nghiệp ai? / Thì Thi chớ ai, ở đời ngược ngạo vậy đó.Poor who? / Well, Thi, who else? That is just how cruel life can be.

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Common questions

What does “ngược ngạo” mean?

(adjective) insolent, disregarding rules and morals

Is “ngược ngạo” formal or informal?

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