chán ăn

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The Vietnamese phrase "chán ăn" translates to "loss of appetite" in English. It describes a condition where a person does not feel like eating or has little interest in food. This can happen for various reasons, including stress, illness, or emotional issues.

Usage Instructions:

• Basic Usage: You can use "chán ăn" to describe someone who is not eating well or has lost interest in food. It can be used in both spoken and written Vietnamese.
• Context: Typically, it is used in conversations about health, diet, or emotional well-being.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "Tôi cảm thấy chán ăn hôm nay." (I feel a loss of appetite today.)

2. In Context:

   • "Sau khi bị bệnh, cô ấy đã chán ăn và không muốn ăn bất cứ thứ gì." (After being ill, she lost her appetite and didn't want to eat anything.)

Advanced Usage:

• In Medical Context: "Chán ăn" can be used in discussions about medical conditions. For example, it is often associated with conditions like anorexia.
• Describing Symptoms: You might hear phrases like "Tôi đã chán ăn trong vài tuần" (I have had a loss of appetite for a few weeks), indicating a longer-term issue.

Word Variants:

• Chứng chán ăn: This phrase translates to "anorexia," which is a clinical term for a severe loss of appetite.
• Chán nản: While not a direct synonym, this means "feeling depressed," which can also lead to "chán ăn."

Different Meanings:

• While "chán ăn" primarily refers to loss of appetite, it can also imply a general disinterest in food or eating, not necessarily tied to health issues.

Academic

1. Lose appetite
   • Chứng chán ăn
     Anorexia