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ngặt nghèo

Pronunciation Northern /ŋa̰ʔt˨˩ ŋɛ̤w˨˩/ Central /ŋa̰k˨˨ ŋɛw˧˧/ Southern /ŋak˨˩˨ ŋɛw˨˩/
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critical; dire
Adjective
critical; dire

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
critical; dire

Being in a very difficult or dangerous situation that requires immediate attention or resolution.

vi Bệnh nhân đang ở trong tình trạng ngặt nghèo cần được cấp cứu ngay.

en The patient is in a critical condition and needs immediate emergency care.

Parts
ngặt / nghèo
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Similar
ngặt nghẹo / ngặt nghẽo / nguy cấp / nguy kịch …
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Use
nghiêm ngặt / gấp ngặt / nghèo ngặt / ngằn ngặt …
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