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Same spelling：đáng thương
Meaning
- pitiful (deserving pity, unfortunate, poor)
Examples
Anh ấy sống cuộc đời khốn khổ.
He leads a pitiful life.
Gia đình tôi từng rất khốn đốn.
My family was once very poor.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "pitiful", but differ in register and usage.
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FAQ
How do you say "pitiful" in Vietnamese?
"pitiful" in Vietnamese is đáng thương.
What does đáng thương mean in English?
đáng thương means "pitiful" (adjective). pitiful (deserving pity, unfortunate, poor).
How is đáng thương pronounced?
đáng thương has 2 syllables: đáng: sắc (high rising) · thương: ngang (level). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is đáng thương in Vietnamese?
đáng thương is among the 3,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B1.
How is đáng thương used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ấy sống cuộc đời khốn khổ. (He leads a pitiful life.); Gia đình tôi từng rất khốn đốn. (My family was once very poor.).
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