YiWords
Meaning
- to shake one's head (to indicate disagreement or refusal)
Common Collocations
lắc đầu từ chối
shake one's head in refusal
lắc đầu không nói
shake one's head without speaking
Examples
Cô ấy lắc đầu khi nghe câu hỏi.
She shook her head when she heard the question.
Tôi chỉ biết lắc đầu cười.
I could only shake my head and smile.
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FAQ
How do you say "shake head" in Vietnamese?
"shake head" in Vietnamese is lắc đầu.
What does lắc đầu mean in English?
lắc đầu means "shake head" (verb). to shake one's head (to indicate disagreement or refusal).
How is lắc đầu pronounced?
lắc đầu has 2 syllables: lắc: sắc (high rising) · đầu: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is lắc đầu in Vietnamese?
lắc đầu is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level B2.
How is lắc đầu used in a sentence?
For example: Cô ấy lắc đầu khi nghe câu hỏi. (She shook her head when she heard the question.); Tôi chỉ biết lắc đầu cười. (I could only shake my head and smile.).
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