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nhong nhóng

Pronunciation Northern /ɲawŋ˧˧ ɲawŋ˧˥/ Central /ɲawŋ˧˥ ɲa̰wŋ˩˧/ Southern /ɲawŋ˧˧ ɲawŋ˧˥/
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be idle
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be idle
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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
be idle Properties & StatesTheme

A state of laziness or not doing anything useful while just waiting aimlessly.

vi Anh ấy suốt ngày ngồi nhong nhóng mà không chịu làm việc.

en He sits idle all day without doing any work.

Sense 2 Adjective
awaiting

A state of awaiting or expecting something to happen over a long period.

vi Mọi người vẫn đang nhong nhóng chờ tin tức mới.

en Everyone is still awaiting new news.

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