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ngầm

Pronunciation Northern /ŋə̤m˨˩/ Central /ŋəm˧˧/ Southern /ŋəm˨˩/
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Adjective
underground
Adjective
secret

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3 senses 2 meanings
Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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underground

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
underground or underwater Properties & StatesTheme

Located beneath the surface of the ground or water and not directly visible.

vi Thành phố có một hệ thống thoát nước ngầm rất lớn.

en The city has a very large underground drainage system.

secret

Adjective / Adverb · 2 senses

Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
secret or unspoken

Done in a quiet way or not expressed directly but still clearly understood.

vi Giữa họ có một sự thỏa thuận ngầm về công việc.

en There is a secret agreement between them about the work.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
secretly or covertly

In a way that is hidden or not shown openly to avoid being noticed.

vi Anh ấy ngầm giúp đỡ những người có hoàn cảnh khó khăn.

en He secretly helps those in difficult circumstances.

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ngâm / ngắm / ngám / ngấm …
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tàu điện ngầm / xe điện ngầm / tàu ngầm / nước ngầm …
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