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ăn thua

Pronunciation Northern /an˧˧ tʰwaː˧˧/ Central /aŋ˧˥ tʰuə˧˥/ Southern /aŋ˧˧ tʰuə˧˧/
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effective
Adjective
effective

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Meaning
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effective

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
effective Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

An adjective describing something that produces a successful or desired result.

vi Cách làm này không ăn thua gì cả.

en This method is not effective at all.

confront

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
confront; face against Core Actions & OperationTheme

A verb meaning to directly challenge or face someone in a competition or conflict.

vi Anh ta muốn ăn thua với tôi.

en He wants to confront me.

Parts
ăn / thua
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Similar
ăn thừa / hiệu quả / hữu hiệu / linh nghiệm …
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Use
nấu ăn / thức ăn / bữa ăn / ăn uống …
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