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bất ngờ

/bət ŋəː/
adjective★Intermediate— sudden
general

Unexpected or sudden, often causing surprise or shock.

Tin tức bất ngờ này làm mọi người sốc.

This sudden news shocked everyone.

Bất ngờ có một cơn bão lớn.

Suddenly, a big storm appeared.

💡

Often used to describe events or actions that happen unexpectedly, causing surprise or shock.

Collocations

bất ngờ thấysuddenly seebất ngờ nghesuddenly hearbất ngờ xảy rasuddenly happen

Synonyms

ngạc nhiênđột ngộtbất thình lình

Antonyms

chậm chạpdự kiếnđã biết trước

Related Phrases

bất ngờ như chớpphrase
as sudden as lightning
bất ngờ bất ngờphrase
suddenly and unexpectedly

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to describe sudden events or surprises, both positive and negative.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The tone of 'bất ngờ' can vary from neutral to dramatic depending on the context.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'bất' (not) and 'ngờ' (expect), literally meaning 'not expecting'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe unexpected events or surprises.

Word Breakdown

bất
not
prefix
+
ngờ
expect
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh

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