dỗi

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The Vietnamese word "dỗi" primarily means to sulk or to be sulky. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is upset or pouting, typically because they feel ignored or hurt, especially in a romantic context.

Usage Instructions:

• "Dỗi" is often used when someone is expressing their displeasure, particularly when someone they care about has upset them in some way.
• It can be used in both informal conversations and more serious discussions, depending on the context.

Examples:

1. Dỗi người yêu: This phrase means "to sulk with one's sweetheart." For example, if your partner forgets your anniversary, you might dỗi and not want to talk to them for a while.

   • Example Sentence: "Cô ấy đang dỗi người yêu vì anh ấy quên sinh nhật của cô." (She is sulking with her boyfriend because he forgot her birthday.)

2. Dỗi cơm: This means "to be sulky and refuse to eat." It can refer to a child who is upset and doesn't want to eat their meal.

   • Example Sentence: "Cậu bé dỗi cơm vì không thích món ăn hôm nay." (The boy is sulking and refusing to eat because he doesn't like today's meal.)

Advanced Usage:

• Dỗi can be used in more complex expressions or idioms to convey deeper feelings of disappointment or emotional withdrawal.
• It can also imply a playful or teasing tone, especially in romantic relationships, where partners might dỗi each other in a light-hearted way.

Word Variants:

• The word "dỗi" can also appear in different forms depending on the context, such as:
  • Dỗi hờn: to sulk and be resentful.
  • Dỗi dã man: to sulk excessively or dramatically.

Different Meanings:

While "dỗi" primarily means to sulk, it can also imply a sense of being petulant or acting in a way that is childish due to feeling neglected or slighted.

Synonyms:

• Hờn: which means to be angry or to sulk.

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1. Sulk
   • Dỗi người yêu
     To sulk (be sulky) with one's sweetheart
   • Dỗi cơm
     To be sulky and refuse to eat