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rụt rè

Pronunciation Northern /zṵʔt˨˩ zɛ̤˨˩/ Central /ʐṵk˨˨ ʐɛ˧˧/ Southern /ɹuk˨˩˨ ɹɛ˨˩/
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Showing a lack of self-confidence and hesitation when interacting or communicating with other people.

vi Đứa trẻ tỏ ra rụt rè và né núp sau lưng mẹ mỗi khi gặp phải người lạ.

en The child appeared shy and hid behind his mother whenever he met a stranger.

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rụt rè
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nhút nhát / cả thẹn / e ấp / ké né …
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Easily confused

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rụt

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shy vi: rụt rè / ja: 内気 / WordNet aligned
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hải âu cổ rụt đại tây dương / hải âu cổ rụt / tà rụt / rè rè
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rụt (to pull back) — words using
rè — words using
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