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Pronunciation Northern /ɣə̤wŋ˨˩/ Central /ɣəwŋ˧˧/ Southern /ɣəwŋ˨˩/
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tense up
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tense up
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Sense 1 Verb
tense up Core ActionsTheme

The act of making the muscles in one's body tight and firm, often in preparation for a physical effort or impact.

vi Anh ấy gồng người để chuẩn bị nâng vật nặng.

en He tensed up his muscles in preparation for lifting the heavy object.

Sense 2 Verb
arm-wrestle

A test of strength between two people who grasp each other's hands and try to force the other's arm down to a surface.

vi Hai người đàn ông đang gồng tay thi đấu với nhau.

en The two men are arm-wrestling with each other.

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gọng / gông / gồng gánh
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