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ngậm ngùi

Pronunciation Northern /ŋə̰ʔm˨˩ ŋṳj˨˩/ Central /ŋə̰m˨˨ ŋuj˧˧/ Southern /ŋəm˨˩˨ ŋuj˨˩/
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To feel deep grief, sorrow, or pity in response to an unfortunate situation.

vi Cô ấy ngậm ngùi khi nhìn thấy cảnh tượng đáng thương đó.

en She felt deep sorrow when she saw that pitiful sight.

Parts
ngậm / ngùi / A compound of ngậm + ngùi

OriginA compound of ngậm + ngùi

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tội nghiệp / cám / trắc ẩn / thương xót …
Use
tầng ngậm nước / ngậm nước / kết cỏ ngậm vành / ngậm máu phun người, trước dơ miệng mình …
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