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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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