lóng ngóng
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Meaning
2 senses
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Adverb
In a way that is clumsy, awkward, or lacking coordination when using one's hands.
vi Cậu bé lóng ngóng cầm chiếc bát súp nóng.
en The boy fumblingly held the bowl of hot soup.
Adjective
An adjective used to describe a person who is behaving in a clumsy or awkward manner.
vi Anh ấy trông thật lóng ngóng khi lần đầu tiên nấu ăn.
en He looked really fumbling when cooking for the first time.