giờ hồn

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Definition
  1. Interjection:
    • A threatening warning, used to tell someone to be careful or to watch out: "giờ hồn" is an exclamation used to threaten or strongly warn someone about the negative consequences of their actions. It implies a sense of danger or impending punishment if the warning is not heeded.
Usage Examples
  • Interjection:
    • Giờ hồn đừng có phá cây cối! (Beware you don't do damage to the trees!)
    • Giờ hồn! Giờ cái thần xác đấy! (Watch out! Or you'll be in for it!)
Advanced Usage
  • As a standalone exclamation: Often used at the beginning of a warning sentence to immediately grab attention and convey a strong threat.
    • Giờ hồn! Mày mà làm hỏng việc này xem! (You'd better watch out! If you ruin this, just you wait!)
Variants and Related Words
  • Giờ (n): In this context, it relates to a critical or fateful moment.
  • Hồn (n): Soul, spirit. The phrase "giờ hồn" literally suggests a moment concerning one's soul, intensifying the threat.
Synonyms
  • Coi chừng: Be careful, watch out.
  • Để ý: Pay attention, be mindful (less threatening).
  • Cẩn thận đấy: Be careful (a direct warning).
Related Phrases
  • Giờ hồn giờ xác: An intensified version of the threat, literally "watch out for your soul and body," implying severe physical and spiritual consequences.
  1. Beware what you do, mind what you are about
    • Giờ hồn đừng có phá cây cối!
      Beware you don't do damage to trees!