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nặng nề

Pronunciation Northern /na̰ʔŋ˨˩ ne̤˨˩/ Central /na̰ŋ˨˨ ne˧˧/ Southern /naŋ˨˩˨ ne˨˩/
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heavy
Adjective
heavy

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7 senses 2 Components
Meaning
7 senses
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Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
heavy; massive; hefty Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Having great weight, so that it is hard to lift, carry or move.

vi Chiếc hòm này rất nặng nề.

en This chest is very heavy.

Sense 2 Adjective
burdensome; stressful Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Characterized by being difficult to endure or requiring a great deal of effort, often causing a sense of stress.

vi Công việc này tạo ra áp lực nặng nề.

en This job creates heavy pressure.

Sense 3 Adjective
slow; clumsy; awkward Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Moving or acting in a way that lacks grace, speed, or coordination, often appearing slow and difficult to manage.

vi Những bước đi của anh ấy trông rất nặng nề.

en His steps look heavy and clumsy.

Sense 4 Adjective
fat; chunky; obese Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Describing a person or an animal that is significantly overweight or has a large, thick, and heavy body.

vi Chú chó có thân hình nặng nề vì ăn quá nhiều.

en The dog has a heavy body because it eats too much.

Adverb

Sense 5 Adverb
heavily; massively Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

In a heavy manner, involving great physical weight or force.

vi Tiếng bước chân của anh ấy nện xuống sàn một cách nặng nề.

en His footsteps pounded heavily on the floor.

Sense 6 Adverb
onerously; stressfully Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Acting in a way that is burdensome or creates a high level of mental or emotional pressure and stress.

vi Sự việc này tác động nặng nề đến tâm lý của anh ấy.

en This event seriously affects his mental state.

Sense 7 Adverb
clumsily; awkwardly Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Carrying out a task in a manner that lacks precision, grace, or coordination, often appearing slow or uncoordinated.

vi Con gấu di chuyển nặng nề trong rừng.

en The bear moves heavily through the forest.

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