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ngây dại

Pronunciation Northern /ŋəj˧˧ za̰ːʔj˨˩/ Central /ŋəj˧˥ ja̰ːj˨˨/ Southern /ŋəj˧˧ jaːj˨˩˨/
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naive
Adjective
naive
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Sense 1 Adjective
naive Properties & StatesTheme

Being naive describes a state of innocence and simplicity, often accompanied by a lack of experience or judgment.

vi Cô ấy vẫn còn rất ngây dại trước những cạm bẫy cuộc đời.

en She is still very naive regarding the pitfalls of life.

Sense 2 Adjective
unsophisticated

Unsophisticated describes a person who lacks worldly experience or complex knowledge about the ways of the society.

vi Anh ấy có cái nhìn khá ngây dại về các vấn đề xã hội.

en He has an unsophisticated view of social issues.

Sense 3 Adjective
foolish

This adjective can also refer to being foolish or behaving in a silly manner due to a lack of wisdom.

vi Đừng làm những điều ngây dại như vậy nữa.

en Do not do such foolish things anymore.

Sense 4 Adjective
inane

This term is used to describe a facial expression or smile that appears empty, dull, or lacking intelligence.

vi Cô ấy nhìn tôi với một nụ cười ngây dại.

en She looked at me with an inane smile.

Parts
ngây / dại
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ngây ngô / ngây thơ / ngây ngất / ngây …
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ngất ngây / ngây thơ như con cầy tơ / thơ ngây / khờ dại …
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