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tợn

Pronunciation Northern /tə̰ːʔn˨˩/ Central /tə̰ːŋ˨˨/ Southern /təːŋ˨˩˨/
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Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
bold Properties & StatesTheme

Showing a lot of courage and confidence, often in a way that is impressive or powerful.

vi Anh ta là một võ sĩ rất tợn trên sàn đấu.

en He is a very bold fighter in the ring.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
very

Used to emphasize an adjective or adverb to show that something is to a high degree.

vi Hôm nay trời nắng tợn.

en It is very sunny today.

Similar
tởn / tồn / tốn / tôn
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dữ tợn / táo tợn / hung tợn
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