hòng
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Meaning
2 senses
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Verb
To have a specific goal or purpose in mind, often with a negative intention.
vi Hắn làm vậy hòng đánh lừa mọi người.
en He did that intending to deceive everyone.
Adverb
A word used to indicate that something is going to happen very soon.
vi Trời hòng mưa rồi, chúng ta mau về thôi.
en It is about to rain, let's go home.