lợi hại
formidable
Tones 2 syllables — lợi: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · hại: nặng (low, short, glottalized) ?
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Meaning
- having pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages
- formidable, impressive
Common Collocations
rất lợi hại
very formidable
phân tích lợi hại
analyze pros and cons
Examples
Anh ấy là người rất lợi hại.
He is a formidable person.
Chúng ta cần xem xét lợi hại của việc này.
We need to consider the pros and cons of this matter.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "formidable", but differ in register and usage.
Related Words
FAQ
How do you say "formidable" in Vietnamese?
"formidable" in Vietnamese is lợi hại.
What does lợi hại mean in English?
lợi hại means "formidable" (adjective). having pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages; formidable, impressive.
How is lợi hại pronounced?
lợi hại has 2 syllables: lợi: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · hại: nặng (low, short, glottalized). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is lợi hại in Vietnamese?
lợi hại is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words.
How is lợi hại used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ấy là người rất lợi hại. (He is a formidable person.); Chúng ta cần xem xét lợi hại của việc này. (We need to consider the pros and cons of this matter.).
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