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hồi hộp

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The Vietnamese word "hồi hộp" is an adjective that describes a feeling of excitement and nervousness at the same time. It often refers to the fluttery sensation you might feel in your stomach when you are anxious or eager about something.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Hồi hộp" is used to express emotions when you are anticipating something exciting or important, such as a performance, an exam, or even meeting someone special.
  • It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Example:
  • Sentence: "Tôi cảm thấy hồi hộp trước buổi thi." Translation: "I feel nervous and excited before the exam."
Advanced Usage:
  • You can use "hồi hộp" in more complex sentences to convey deeper feelings:
    • " ấy đã hồi hộp khi chờ đợi kết quả phỏng vấn." Translation: "She was anxious and excited while waiting for the interview results."
Word Variants:
  • Hồi hộp can be modified with other words to express different levels of excitement or nervousness:
    • "Hồi hộp quá" (too nervous/excited)
    • "Hồi hộp nhẹ" (lightly nervous/excited)
Different Meanings:
  • While "hồi hộp" primarily conveys excitement mixed with nervousness, it can also indicate a sense of anticipation. For example, when you are waiting for something you really look forward to, you might also feel "hồi hộp."
Synonyms:
  • Lo lắng: This means "worried" and can carry a similar feeling, but it's more about anxiety than excitement.
  • Nôn nao: This also means feeling excited and anxious, often used in a context of looking forward to something.
  • Thú vị: This means "interesting," but it can also imply excitement in certain contexts.
verb
  1. to flutter; to tremble with excitement

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