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nhấp nhô

[ɲəp̚˧˦ ɲo˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) bobbling up and down

Adjective

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

㳥洊𲈫波𣱿濡隻船炮影𣵰(⿰氵穌)拉掠Waves at the estuary bobbling up and down, [Causing] An illusory ship to wobble as it hit [by the waves].

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Common questions

What does “nhấp nhô” mean?

(adjective) bobbling up and down

Is “nhấp nhô” formal or informal?

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

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