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sờ sợ

Pronunciation Northern /sə̤ː˨˩ sə̰ːʔ˨˩/ Central /ʂəː˧˧ ʂə̰ː˨˨/ Southern /ʂəː˨˩ ʂəː˨˩˨/
slightly afraid
Adjective
slightly afraid

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Meaning
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Sense 1 Adjective
slightly afraid

Feeling a mild sense of worry, anxiety, or hesitation when facing something that is uncertain or unknown.

vi Cô ấy cảm thấy sờ sợ khi đi một mình trong bóng tối.

en She feels slightly afraid when walking alone in the dark.

Parts
sờ / sợ
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Similar
sờ sờ / sơ sơ / sờ / sờ mó …
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Use
sững sờ / đau sờ cau / sợ hãi / lo sợ …
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