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giáng họa

Pronunciation Northern /zaːŋ˧˥ hwa̰ːʔ˨˩/ Central /ja̰ːŋ˩˧ hwa̰ː˨˨/ Southern /jaːŋ˧˥ hwaː˨˩˨/
inflict calamity
Verb
inflict calamity

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
inflict calamity

To inflict calamity is the act of causing a great disaster or sudden misfortune to happen to others.

vi Chiến tranh đã giáng họa xuống đất nước yên bình của họ.

en War has inflicted calamity on their peaceful country.

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giáng / họa
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