ham mê

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ham mê

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To be passionately fond of, to be addicted to: "ham mê" describes a state of intense liking or enthusiasm for something, often to the point of obsession or addiction. It implies a deep, consuming passion.
Usage
  • "Ham mê" is used to express a very strong, sometimes uncontrollable, interest or love for an activity, subject, or object.
  • It can have a neutral or positive connotation (e.g., passion for art) but often carries a negative connotation when referring to vices (e.g., addiction to gambling).
  • Common structure: Ham mê + [Noun/ Noun Phrase].
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Anh ấy ham mê âm nhạc từ nhỏ. (He has been passionately fond of music since childhood.)
    • Cô ấy ham mê đọc sách. (She is addicted to reading books.)
    • Ham mê cờ bạc có thể phá hủy cuộc sống. (Being addicted to gambling can destroy a life.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Ham mê quá mức": to be excessively fond of, to be overindulgent in.

    • Ham mê quá mức trò chơi điện tử ảnh hưởng đến sức khỏe. (Being overly addicted to video games affects one's health.)

  • "Sự ham mê" (Noun form): passion, addiction.

    • Sự ham mê của anh ấy dành cho hội họa thật đáng ngưỡng mộ. (His passion for painting is truly admirable.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Say mê (verb): to be infatuated with, to be engrossed in. Often used interchangeably with "ham mê," but "say mê" can sometimes sound more poetic or intense.

    • Cô ấy say mê nghiên cứu khoa học. (She is engrossed in scientific research.)

  • Nghiện (verb): to be addicted to. This word has a stronger negative connotation, primarily used for substance or behavioral addictions.

    • Anh ta nghiện thuốc lá. (He is addicted to cigarettes.)
Synonyms
  • Ưa thích: to like, to be fond of (less intense than "ham mê").
  • Yêu thích: to love, to enjoy (strong liking, but not necessarily obsessive).
  • Đam mê: to be passionate about (very similar in meaning and intensity to "ham mê").
Related Idioms

  • "Ham mê tửu sắc": to be addicted to wine and women; to be debauched.

    • Con đường sa đọa bắt đầu từ ham mê tửu sắc. (The path to depravity begins with debauchery.)

  • "Ham mê đèn sách": to be passionately devoted to studying (literally: addicted to the lamp and books).

    • Thời sinh viên, cậu ấy nổi tiếng ham mê đèn sách. (During his student years, he was famous for being devoted to his studies.)
ham mê

Một cô gái trẻ ham mê vẽ tranh trong phòng học.

adj
  1. to be passionately fond of

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