hờ hững
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Indifferent, apathetic: Showing a lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm; characterized by emotional detachment or coolness.
- Neglectful, inattentive: Failing to give proper care or attention; being careless or remiss.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta có thái độ hờ hững với công việc. (He has an indifferent attitude toward his work.)
- Cô ấy cảm thấy buồn vì sự đón tiếp hờ hững của họ. (She felt sad because of their cool reception.)
- Đừng hờ hững với những người thân yêu của bạn. (Don't be neglectful of your loved ones.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "hờ hững" often describes an emotional state or demeanor that is passively cold, rather than actively hostile. It implies a distance or lack of warmth in relationships or responsibilities.
Variants and Related Words
- Hững hờ (adj): A variant form with the same meaning of indifference or cool detachment.
- Một cái nhìn hững hờ. (An indifferent glance.)
Synonyms
- Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy.
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Nonchalant: Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
- Neglectful: Not giving proper care or attention.
Antonyms
- Quan tâm: Caring, concerned.
- Nhiệt tình: Enthusiastic, ardent.
- Chú ý: Attentive, heedful.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Lòng hờ hững: An indifferent heart; a state of emotional coolness.
- Trách lòng hờ hững với lòng. (To blame one indifferent heart toward another.)
- Indifferent, cool
- Sự tiếp đón hờ hữngA cool reception