hanh
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Definitions
- Adjective:
- Hot and dry (weather): Describes weather that is both hot and dry, often causing a parched, arid feeling. This type of weather can make skin feel dry and cracked.
- Arid, parched: Refers to an atmosphere or condition lacking moisture, resulting in a dry and sometimes uncomfortably warm state.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Thời tiết hôm nay rất hanh. (The weather today is very hot and dry.)
- Gió mùa đông bắc mang theo không khí hanh khô. (The northeast monsoon brings dry, parched air.)
- Da tôi bị nứt nẻ vì trời hanh. (My skin is cracked because the weather is arid.)
Advanced Usage
- "hanh khô": A common compound emphasizing extreme dryness. While "hanh" alone can imply heat, "hanh khô" strongly focuses on the lack of moisture.
- Mùa này thường có những đợt gió hanh khô. (This season often has spells of parching dry wind.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hanh khô (adj): Arid, parched. An intensified form of "hanh."
- Khô hanh (adj): Dry and arid. A synonymous term with the same meaning, often used interchangeably.
Synonyms
- Khô: Dry (general term for lack of moisture, but does not imply heat).
- Nóng khô: Hot and dry (more descriptive phrase).
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: In modern Vietnamese, "hanh" most commonly describes dry weather, often with a connotation of slight, penetrating warmth or a chilling dryness (as in "hanh khô"), especially in the context of the dry winter monsoon in Northern Vietnam.
- Nuance: It often carries a negative connotation, associated with discomfort, skin irritation, and a harsh environment. It is not used for pleasant, warm, dry weather.