chưng hửng
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Baffled, disconcerted, taken aback: Describes a state of being momentarily stunned, speechless, or at a loss because something happens suddenly contrary to one's firm expectations or confidence, leading to a feeling of disappointment or deflation.
- Crestfallen, deflated: Conveys a sense of being let down, having one's enthusiasm or hopes dashed abruptly.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nghe tin dự án bị hủy, anh ấy đứng chưng hửng một lúc lâu. (Upon hearing the news that the project was canceled, he stood there, baffled for a long time.)
- Cô ấy trả lời chưng hửng khi bị chất vấn bất ngờ. (She gave a disconcerted reply when questioned unexpectedly.)
- Kế hoạch đi chơi đột ngột thay đổi khiến lũ trẻ chưng hửng. (The sudden change in the outing plan left the children crestfallen.)
Advanced Usage
- "Vẻ chưng hửng": a baffled/disconcerted look or expression.
- Trên khuôn mặt anh ta hiện rõ vẻ chưng hửng. (A clearly disconcerted look appeared on his face.)
- "Đứng chưng hửng": to stand speechless/taken aback.
- Nghe câu trả lời ấy, tôi đứng chưng hửng không biết nói gì. (Hearing that answer, I stood there speechless, not knowing what to say.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tưng hửng: A variant with identical meaning and usage to "chưng hửng".
- Mọi người đều tưng hửng trước quyết định đột ngột đó. (Everyone was taken aback by that sudden decision.)
Synonyms
- Bối rối: Flustered, confused (less specific to sudden disappointment).
- Ngỡ ngàng: Astonished, surprised (more neutral, can be positive or negative).
- Hẫng hụt: To feel a sudden loss or void (emphasizes the feeling of emptiness after a letdown).
- Thất vọng: Disappointed (a more general term for disappointment).
Notes on Meaning
- Core Feeling: The word strongly implies a psychological state where one is caught off guard because reality contradicts a previously held certainty or confident expectation. The result is a mix of surprise, deflation, and temporary mental paralysis.
- Nuance: "Chưng hửng" often describes a reaction visible in one's demeanor or expression (standing still, speechless, a blank look), not just an internal feeling. It is typically used for minor or moderate setbacks, not profound tragedies.
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