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rụt rè

timid

adjective CEFR C1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — rụt: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · rè: huyền (low falling) ?

rụt rè timid

Meaning

Common Collocations

tính cách rụt rè
timid personality
cử chỉ rụt rè
timid behavior

Examples

Cô bé rất rụt rè khi gặp người lạ.
The little girl is timid around strangers.
Anh ấy rụt rè không dám nói.
He is timid and doesn't dare to speak.

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FAQ

How do you say "timid" in Vietnamese?
"timid" in Vietnamese is rụt rè.
What does rụt rè mean in English?
rụt rè means "timid" (adjective). timid; shy.
How is rụt rè pronounced?
rụt rè has 2 syllables: rụt: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · rè: huyền (low falling). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is rụt rè in Vietnamese?
rụt rè is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is rụt rè used in a sentence?
For example: Cô bé rất rụt rè khi gặp người lạ. (The little girl is timid around strangers.); Anh ấy rụt rè không dám nói. (He is timid and doesn't dare to speak.).

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