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chết lặng

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TomNguyen92

Definition

Vietnamese

Bỗng nhiên không nói được gì vì quá sốc hoặc xúc động — thường dùng khi nghe tin bất ngờ rất lớn.

English

To become completely silent and stunned due to shock or emotion.

How it's used: Carries mocking or insulting undertones.

Example

Vietnamese

Nghe tin đó mà chết lặng.

English

That news left me dead silent.

Usage & Context

Notes

Often used in emotional or dramatic contexts.

Tone & Vibe

Rude · Reaction · Nationwide.

Cultural & Linguistic Detail

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country or origin scope
vietnam
macro region
multi_region
origin certainty
likely
intensity
strong
connotation
insulting, mocking
context of use
everyday_speech, joking
literal or figurative
figurative
source type
heard_in_real_life
current usage status
current
commonness
somewhat_common
speech register
informal
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