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cứng rắn

adjective
Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ zan˧˦]Huế [kɨŋ˦˧˥ ʐaŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ ɹaŋ˦˥] browser voice
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cứng rắn means hard; firm; rigid.

Meanings of cứng rắn in English

Adjective

  1. physically hard; firm; rigid
  2. figurative strict; tough; harsh; severe

Etymology

cứng (“hard”) + rắn (“hard/solid”).

Frequently asked questions

What does cứng rắn mean in English?

cứng rắn (adjective) means "hard; firm; rigid".

How do you pronounce cứng rắn?

IPA: Hanoi [kɨŋ˧˦ zan˧˦]; Saigon [kɨŋ˦˥ ɹaŋ˦˥]. Tones: cứng — rising tone (sắc), rắn — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.