hãn hữu
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Definition
Adjective: - Rare, scarce, infrequent: Describes something that occurs very seldom, is extremely uncommon, or is seldom seen. It emphasizes the exceptional nature of an event or occurrence.
Usage
- Used primarily as an adjective to modify nouns, indicating their rarity.
- Often used in formal or literary contexts.
- Commonly appears in phrases like "trường hợp hãn hữu" (a rare case) or "hãn hữu lắm mới..." (it very rarely happens that...).
Usage Examples
- As an adjective:
- Đó là một sự kiện hãn hữu trong lịch sử. (That is a rare event in history.)
- Chúng tôi chỉ gặp nhau trong những dịp hãn hữu. (We only meet on rare occasions.)
- Lỗi kỹ thuật kiểu này là hãn hữu. (This type of technical error is scarce.)
Advanced Usage
- "hãn hữu lắm mới...": used to introduce a clause describing an action that happens very infrequently.
- Hãn hữu lắm mới có một người như anh ấy. (It is very rare to find a person like him.)
- "trường hợp hãn hữu": a set phrase meaning "an exceptional/rare case".
- Đây là một trường hợp hãn hữu nên sẽ được xem xét đặc biệt. (This is an exceptional case and will be considered specially.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hiếm (adj): Also means "rare" or "scarce". While similar, "hiếm" is more common in everyday speech, whereas "hãn hữu" carries a more formal or literary tone and often implies an even greater degree of rarity.
- Vật liệu này ngày càng hiếm. (This material is becoming increasingly rare.)
- Hiếm có (adj): Rare, exceptional, unique. This phrase is closer in intensity and formality to "hãn hữu".
- Một tài năng hiếm có. (A rare talent.)
Synonyms
- Rare (adj): Not occurring very often.
- Scarce (adj): Insufficient for the demand; not plentiful.
- Infrequent (adj): Not occurring often; not regular.
- Exceptional (adj): Unusual; not typical.
Notes on Meaning
- Degree of Rarity: "Hãn hữu" typically denotes a higher degree of rarity than the more general word "hiếm". It suggests something is so uncommon that its occurrence is noteworthy or remarkable.
- Formality: This word is more formal and is often found in written Vietnamese, such as in literature, news reports, or official documents, rather than in casual conversation.
- rare; scare