hí hoáy
Definition
- Verb:
- To be busy with / to be engrossed in: Describes the action of working diligently and with focused attention on a task, often one that is detailed or meticulous. It conveys a sense of being absorbed in activity, usually with one's hands.
- To apply oneself to shaping or crafting (something): Suggests a dedicated effort to create, form, or adjust something carefully.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Em bé hí hoáy vẽ một bức tranh. (The child is busily drawing a picture.)
- Anh ấy hí hoáy sửa chiếc đồng hồ nhỏ. (He is engrossed in fixing the small watch.)
- Cô ấy hí hoáy ghi chép trong sổ. (She is diligently taking notes in her notebook.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a gentle, sometimes endearing connotation, picturing someone working with quiet concentration. It is frequently used for activities like writing, drawing, crafting, or repairing small items.
Variants and Related Words
- Hí húi (v): A very similar word meaning to work busily and absorbedly, often in a crouched or curled-up position. It can sometimes imply working in secret or seclusion.
- Nó hí húi trong góc phòng. (He is busy working away in the corner of the room.)
Synonyms
- To be engrossed in: To be fully occupied with.
- To be absorbed in: To have one's attention fully engaged.
- To toil away at: To work hard at something, especially for a period of time.
- To fiddle with: To keep busy with small, detailed actions (though this can imply less purpose).
Related Idioms
- While "hí hoáy" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its usage paints a vivid picture of concentrated effort, often described as "" (to be busily working).
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to be busy with
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