dở khóc dở cười
in a dilemma
Tones 4 syllables — dở: hỏi (dipping-rising) · khóc: sắc (high rising) · dở: hỏi (dipping-rising) · cười: huyền (low falling) ?
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Meaning
- in a dilemma; in an awkward situation where you don't know whether to laugh or cry
Common Collocations
tình huống dở khóc dở cười
an awkward situation
câu chuyện dở khóc dở cười
an awkward story
Examples
Tôi rơi vào tình huống dở khóc dở cười.
I was in a situation where I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Câu chuyện này thật dở khóc dở cười.
This story really puts you in a dilemma.
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FAQ
How do you say "in a dilemma" in Vietnamese?
"in a dilemma" in Vietnamese is dở khóc dở cười.
What does dở khóc dở cười mean in English?
dở khóc dở cười means "in a dilemma" (phrase). in a dilemma; in an awkward situation where you don't know whether to laugh or cry.
How is dở khóc dở cười pronounced?
dở khóc dở cười has 4 syllables: dở: hỏi (dipping-rising) · khóc: sắc (high rising) · dở: hỏi (dipping-rising) · cười: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How is dở khóc dở cười used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi rơi vào tình huống dở khóc dở cười. (I was in a situation where I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.); Câu chuyện này thật dở khóc dở cười. (This story really puts you in a dilemma.).
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