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ắng cổ

Pronunciation Northern /aŋ˧˥ ko̰˧˩˧/ Central /a̰ŋ˩˧ ko˧˩˨/ Southern /aŋ˧˥ ko˨˩˦/
to become speechless
Verb
to become speechless

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
to become speechless

To be unable to speak or find words, often due to shock, surprise, or a strong emotional reaction.

vi Anh ấy ắng cổ trước tin vui bất ngờ.

en He became speechless at the unexpected good news.

Parts
ắng / cổ
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Similar
ắng lặng / ắng / ắng họng / treo cổ …
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Use
yên ắng / im ắng / êm ắng / phố cổ …
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