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Meaning
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Adjective
A state of being unlucky or experiencing unfortunate events that prevent a person from succeeding.
vi Sáng sớm đã gặp chuyện xui xẻo nên tôi sợ bị giông cả ngày.
en I had bad luck early in the morning, so I'm afraid I'll be unlucky all day.
Noun
A type of lizard belonging to the Agamidae family, typically found in dry regions or inhabiting trees.
vi Con giông thường sống ở những vùng đất cát khô hạn.
en The agama lizard typically lives in dry sandy areas.
An alternative spelling of the word 'dông,' referring to a weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds and thunder.
vi Bầu trời tối sầm lại báo hiệu một cơn giông sắp đến.
en The sky turns dark, signaling an approaching thunderstorm.