cục cưng
Definition
- Noun:
- Darling / Sweetheart / Favorite: An affectionate and informal term used to address or refer to someone who is dearly loved, cherished, or considered a favorite. It often implies a sense of endearment and tenderness, similar to "honey" or "dear."
- Pet / Precious one: Can be used for a beloved child, a romantic partner, or even a cherished pet, emphasizing their cute, adorable, or treasured status.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cục cưng của mẹ! (Mommy's darling!)
- Anh ấy luôn là cục cưng của cả lớp. (He is always the favorite of the whole class.)
- Con mèo đó đúng là cục cưng của tôi. (That cat is truly my sweetheart.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is inherently informal and intimate. Using it in formal contexts is inappropriate.
- It can sometimes carry a slightly spoiling or doting connotation, suggesting the person or animal is pampered.
Variants and Related Words
- Cưng (n/v): A shorter, more common form meaning "darling" or "to cherish/baby someone."
- Cưng quá! (So darling!)
Synonyms
- Darling: A loved one.
- Sweetheart: A term of endearment.
- Favorite: A preferred person.
- Pet: A cherished person or animal.
Related Idioms
- While "cục cưng" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, its sentiment is central to phrases expressing doting affection.
- Nuông chiều cục cưng: To pamper/spoil a darling.
- Bố mẹ nuông chiều cục cưng của họ. (The parents pamper their darling.)