giật mình
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Meaning
2 senses
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To make a sudden and sharp movement as a natural physical reaction to something.
vi Anh ấy giật mình khi nghe thấy tiếng động lớn.
en He jerked when he heard a loud noise.
To feel suddenly surprised or frightened by an unexpected event or loud sound.
vi Tôi bị giật mình bởi tiếng gõ cửa bất ngờ.
en I was startled by the unexpected knock on the door.