họa hoằn

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The Vietnamese word "họa hoằn" means "very occasionally" or "once in a blue moon." It describes something that happens infrequently or rarely. You can think of it as an event that occurs every now and then, but not often.

Usage Instructions:

• "Họa hoằn" is typically used in contexts where you want to emphasize that something does not happen regularly. It can modify verbs or activities to indicate rarity.

Example:

• "Họa hoằn, tôi mới ăn món này." (Very occasionally, I eat this dish.)

Advanced Usage:

You can use "họa hoằn" in more complex sentences to express the idea of rarity in various contexts, such as experiences, events, or habits.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "họa hoằn," but you can use it in combination with other words to create more nuanced meanings, like:
  • "Họa hoằn một lần" (Once in a blue moon)
  • "Họa hoằn thỉnh thoảng" (Very occasionally, sometimes)

Different Meanings:

While "họa hoằn" primarily means "very occasionally," it doesn't have multiple meanings; it consistently reflects rarity or infrequency.

Academic

1. Very occasionally, far between, once in a blue moon
   • Họa hoằn mới uống cốc rượu
     To drink a glass of wine very occasionally