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lựng khựng

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awkward or hesitant
Adjective
awkward or hesitant

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
awkward or hesitant Properties & StatesTheme

Describing a person or an action that is awkward, hesitant, or lacking smooth and confident movement.

vi Anh ấy bước đi lựng khựng vì chưa quen với đôi giày mới.

en He walked hesitantly because he was not used to his new shoes.

Parts
lựng / khựng
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Similar
lừng khừng / hậu đậu / lồm cồm / giục giặc …
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Use
thơm lựng
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