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ngang bướng

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obstinate
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obstinate

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
obstinate

Describes a person who is very stubborn and refuses to change their mind or listen to others.

vi Anh ấy rất ngang bướng và không bao giờ nghe lời khuyên.

en He is very obstinate and never listens to advice.

Parts
ngang / bướng / A compound of ngang + bướng
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OriginA compound of ngang + bướng

Similar
ngang ngạnh / lì lợm / trắc nết / ương bướng …
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Use
gạch ngang / sang ngang / ngang nhau / chắn ngang …
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