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lo sợ

Pronunciation Northern /lɔ˧˧ sə̰ːʔ˨˩/ Central /lɔ˧˥ ʂə̰ː˨˨/ Southern /lɔ˧˧ ʂəː˨˩˨/
Listen
fear, be anxious
Verb
fear, be anxious

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Verb
fear, be anxious Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme EmotionsTag

To fear is to feel anxious or worried because of a perceived threat, danger, or something unpleasant happening.

vi Mọi người đều lo sợ về sự an toàn của mình.

en Everyone fears for their safety.

Parts
lo / sợ / A compound of lo + sợ
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OriginA compound of lo + sợ

Similar
quợn / reverence
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Use
lo lắng / lo âu / chăm lo / lo xa …
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