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giật mình

Pronunciation Northern /zə̰ʔt˨˩ mï̤ŋ˨˩/ Central /jə̰k˨˨ mïn˧˧/ Southern /jək˨˩˨ mɨn˨˩/
Listen
jerk; twitch
Verb
jerk; twitch
+1 more senses
2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
Sense 1 Verb
jerk; twitch Feelings & EmotionsTheme EmotionsTag

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.

Sense 2 Verb
be startled

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.

Parts
giật / mình
Similar
twitch
Use
co giật / gió giật / giành giật / súng không giật …
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