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ngoáp

Pronunciation Northern /ŋwaːp˧˥/ Central /ŋwa̰ːp˩˧/ Southern /ŋwaːp˧˥/
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To open the mouth wide to take in air with difficulty due to fatigue or lack of oxygen.

vi Con cá đang ngoáp nước trên cạn.

en The fish is gasping for water on the shore.

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