hú hí
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Verb: - To amuse oneself intimately / to enjoy oneself playfully: Refers to a couple (typically husband and wife or romantic partners) engaging in lighthearted, intimate amusement, playful conversation, or private, cheerful interaction.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai vợ chồng trẻ đang hú hí trong phòng. (The young couple are amusing themselves intimately in the room.)
- Thấy họ hú hí với nhau, ai cũng mỉm cười. (Seeing them enjoying playful conversation, everyone smiled.)
Advanced Usage
- The term almost exclusively describes intimate, cheerful interaction between romantic partners, often implying a sense of privacy and affectionate playfulness. It is not used for general amusement among friends.
Variants and Related Words
- Hí húi (verb): To be busily and intently engrossed in a (often manual) task. Note: This is a distinct word with a different primary meaning related to concentrated work, not playful amusement.
- Nó hí húi sửa chiếc xe đạp. (He was busily fixing the bicycle.)
Synonyms
- To canoodle (with): To engage in affectionate hugging and kissing.
- To dally (with): To act playfully, especially in a romantic context.
- To engage in intimate banter: To exchange playful, private conversation.
Related Idioms
- : A common phrase meaning "to be playfully intimate with each other."
- Cặp đôi ấy lúc nào cũng hú hí với nhau. (That pair is always being playfully intimate with each other.)
verb
- to amuse, to enjoy oneself