ngạnh
Pronunciation
Northern
/ŋa̰ʔjŋ˨˩/
Central
/ŋa̰n˨˨/
Southern
/ŋan˨˩˨/
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spines
Noun
spines
3 senses
Meaning
3 senses
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Meaning
3 senses
Noun
Sense 1
Noun
spines
Core Actions
Sharp, pointed structures found on certain animals or objects used for defense or attachment.
vi Con cá này có những cái ngạnh rất sắc nhọn trên lưng.
en This fish has very sharp spines on its back.
Sense 2
Noun
barb
A sharp point projecting backward from an arrow or fishhook to prevent it from being easily removed.
vi Chiếc lưỡi câu này có ngạnh để giữ chặt con cá.
en This fishhook has a barb to hold the fish tightly.
Verb
Sense 3
Verb
to resist
To refuse to obey or to stand up against someone's authority or instructions.
vi Đứa trẻ này thường xuyên ngạnh lại lời chỉ bảo của cha mẹ.
en This child often resists their parents' instructions.
Parts
硬梗
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Parts
硬梗
Chinese characters
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硬梗
Candidates by syllable
ngạnh
更（硬 / 哽 / 骾）
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ngành
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Similar
ngành
Use
ngang ngạnh / ương ngạnh / gai ngạnh / ngoan ngạnh …
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Use
ngang ngạnh / ương ngạnh / gai ngạnh / ngoan ngạnh …