Definition

1. Interjection:
   • An exclamation expressing anger, irritation, or strong disapproval: "Hừ" is an onomatopoeic word representing a snort or grunt made through the nose, conveying feelings of frustration, annoyance, or disagreement.
   • An exclamation of defiance or contempt: It can also express a dismissive or scornful attitude towards someone or something.

Usage Examples

• Interjection:
  • Hừ! Bọn lưu manh lại giở trò. (Hmph! The scoundrels are up to their tricks again.)
  • Hừ! Tôi không tin lời anh ta nói. (Huh! I don't believe what he says.)
  • "Hừ!" cô ấy quay đi, mặt đầy bực tức. ("Hmph!" she turned away, her face full of irritation.)

Advanced Usage

• "Hừ hừ": A reduplicated form, often used to express a more prolonged or intensified feeling of smugness, satisfaction, or contained anger.

  • Nghe xong, anh ta chỉ cười "hừ hừ". (After listening, he just gave a smug "hmph hmph" laugh.)

• Used in dialogue to convey internal monologue: Often found in written narratives, especially novels or comics, to show a character's unspoken reaction.

  • Hừ, mày tưởng vậy là xong à? (Hmph, you think that's the end of it?)

Variants and Related Words

• Hầm hầm (adj): Fuming, seething with anger. Describes a state of anger, while "hừ" is the exclamation.

  • Anh ấy đi ra với vẻ mặt hầm hầm. (He walked out with a fuming expression.)

• Hờn (n/v): Resentment, to be resentful. Refers to the feeling itself, whereas "hừ" is its vocal expression.

  • Cô ấy giận hờn vì bị hiểu lầm. (She is resentful because of being misunderstood.)

Synonyms

• Hả?: Huh? (Often used for questioning disbelief rather than stating it).
• Ừ!: Yeah! (Can be used sarcastically to express reluctant agreement or contradiction, but tone-dependent).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As an interjection, "hừ" does not form phrasal verbs. Its function is primarily exclamatory.

Related Idioms

• Giận tím người / Giận sôi máu: To be furious, to be boiling with anger. These idioms describe the intense feeling that might be preceded by an exclamation like "Hừ!".
  • Nghe tin đó, anh ta giận tím người. (Upon hearing that news, he was furious.)

1. Damn it!
   • Hừ! Bọn lưu manh lại giở trò
     Damn it! The ill-doers have pulled another of their tricks!