Vietnamese

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cưng ()

  1. to indulge; to pamper; to spoil; to coddle excessively (especially a child or a pet)
    Synonym: chiều
    Mẹ nó cưng nó lắm.
    His mother spoils him very much.

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cưng ()

  1. dear; darling; beloved
    chó cưngone's beloved dog
    cưng của mẹ ơi!
    Oh, my sweet darling baby!

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cưng ()

  1. (Southern Vietnam, informal or condescending, chiefly women's speech) you kid; kiddo; honey; dear; darling; sweetheart
    Cho chị xin 2000 đi cưng.
    That's 2000 dongs [for your bus ticket], love.