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Meaning
2 senses
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Verb
To stop very suddenly or abruptly due to surprise or a powerful influence.
vi Anh ấy sững người lại khi nghe tin buồn.
en He stopped suddenly upon hearing the sad news.
Adjective
The state of remaining still and motionless due to shock, surprise, or amazement.
vi Cô ấy đứng sững vì quá ngạc nhiên.
en She stood motionless with surprise.