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Meaning
7 senses · 3 meanings
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terrified
Verb
To feel extremely afraid or terrified because of something very scary or shocking.
vi Cô ấy kinh hãi khi nhìn thấy con rắn bò trên sàn nhà.
en She was terrified when she saw the snake crawling on the floor.
Adjective
Very unusual or remarkable, but often in a way that is also frightening or causing distress.
Adverb
(Informal) Extremely; very much; used to stress how great something is, in good or bad things alike.
vi Hôm nay trời nóng kinh khủng khiến ai cũng thấy mệt mỏi.
en It is remarkably hot today, making everyone feel tired.
Chinese classic
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kinh
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Kinh (ethnic Vietnamese)
Relating to the majority ethnic group in Vietnam, also known as the Viet people.
vi Người Kinh là dân tộc có dân số đông nhất tại Việt Nam.
en The Kinh people are the majority ethnic group in Vietnam.