oái oăm
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Meaning
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This adjective describes something that is tricky or causing frustration due to its difficult nature.
vi Đó là một tình huống oái oăm khiến ai cũng bối rối.
en That is a tricky situation that makes everyone confused.
This adjective describes someone who is fussy, capricious, or very difficult to please.
vi Tính cách oái oăm của bà ấy khiến nhân viên rất mệt mỏi.
en Her fussy personality makes the employees very tired.