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ngoan ngoãn

Pronunciation Northern /ŋwaːn˧˧ ŋwaʔan˧˥/ Central /ŋwaːŋ˧˥ ŋwaːŋ˧˩˨/ Southern /ŋwaːŋ˧˧ ŋwaːŋ˨˩˦/
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obedient, docile, well-behaved
Adjective
obedient, docile, well-behaved
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Meaning
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Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
obedient, docile, well-behaved Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

This term describes a person who is obedient, well-behaved, and follows instructions or rules easily.

vi Cô bé rất ngoan ngoãn vâng lời cha mẹ.

en The little girl is very obedient to her parents.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
obediently Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

This adverb describes performing an action in an obedient and well-behaved manner.

vi Con chó ngồi xuống ngoan ngoãn chờ chủ.

en The dog sat down obediently waiting for its owner.

Parts
ngoan
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dễ bảo / ngoan cố / ngoan đạo / ngoan …
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Use
khôn ngoan / gian ngoan / Feelings, Appearance & Personality
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