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Meaning
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This is used to describe something that is very hard and as solid as rock.
vi Miếng bánh này đã để lâu nên cứng ngắc.
en This piece of cake has been left out for a long time and is rock hard.
This adjective describes being stark stiff, frozen in place, or completely petrified with fear.
vi Anh ấy đứng cứng ngắc vì quá sợ hãi.
en He stood stark stiff with fear.
This adjective describes being stiff or wooden in movements, showing a lack of natural ease.
vi Những bước nhảy của anh ta trông thật cứng ngắc.
en His dance moves look very stiff.