âm ỉ
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Meaning
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Adjective
Describing something that is burning slowly without a flame, or an emotion that is being felt quietly.
vi Cơn giận vẫn còn cháy âm ỷ trong lòng anh ấy.
en Anger was still smouldering in his heart.
Describing a physical pain that is not sharp but continues to be felt over a long time.
vi Anh ấy cảm thấy một cơn đau âm ỷ ở vùng bụng.
en He felt a dull and lingering pain in his abdomen.
Adverb
Occurring for a long period of time but remaining at a consistently low level of intensity or strength.
vi Cơn đau bụng âm ỉ kéo dài nhiều giờ.
en The stomach ache lasted prolongedly at a low intensity for many hours.