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Meaning
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Noun
A very small wave or series of waves on the surface of water caused by a slight breeze or movement.
vi Mặt hồ phẳng lặng bỗng xuất hiện những gợn sóng nhỏ.
en The calm lake surface suddenly showed small ripples.
Verb
To form small waves on the surface of a liquid, or to move in a way that resembles these waves.
vi Những làn gió nhẹ làm gợn mặt hồ.
en Light breezes rippled the surface of the lake.
Appearing only for a short period of time before disappearing again, often describing something that is faint or subtle.
vi Một ý nghĩ lo lắng gợn lên trong đầu anh ấy.
en A worry rippled through his mind for a moment.