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hèn kém

Pronunciation Northern /hɛ̤n˨˩ kɛm˧˥/ Central /hɛŋ˧˧ kɛ̰m˩˧/ Southern /hɛŋ˨˩ kɛm˧˥/
inferior
Adjective
inferior
1 senses 2 Components
Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
inferior Properties & StatesTheme

A term used to describe people or things that have low ability, lack confidence, or hold a low status.

vi Anh ấy luôn cảm thấy mình hèn kém so với các bạn cùng trang lứa.

en He always feels inferior compared to his peers.

Parts
hèn / kém
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Components

Components

hèn kém
Similar
kém cạnh / hẩm hiu / thấp kém / hèn hạ …
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Easily confused

Same meaning
Starts with this word

hèn hạ/hèn/hèn chi/hèn mọn/hèn yếu/hèn gì/hèn nào

Ends with this word

tốn kém/sút kém/không kém/khí kém/non kém/đói kém

Use
nghèo hèn / thấp hèn / đê hèn / hèn mạt …
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hèn (lowly) — words using
kém (less) — words using
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