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thèn thẹn

Pronunciation Northern /tʰɛ̤n˨˩ tʰɛ̰ʔn˨˩/ Central /tʰɛŋ˧˧ tʰɛ̰ŋ˨˨/ Southern /tʰɛŋ˨˩ tʰɛŋ˨˩˨/
shyly
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shyly

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shyly

Feeling or showing a small degree of shyness or bashfulness when meeting strangers or facing new situations.

vi Cô ấy mỉm cười thèn thẹn khi được khen ngợi.

en She smiled shyly when she was praised.

Parts
thẹn
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thẹn thẹn / cả thẹn / hổ thẹn / e thẹn
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thẹn thùng / thẹn mặt
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