hụm
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Definition
- Noun:
- A mouthful, a sip: A small quantity of liquid that can be held or taken into the mouth at one time. It is often used to describe a modest, measured amount of a drink, typically tea or alcohol.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông già nhấp một hụm rượu. (The old man took a sip of alcohol.)
- Cô ấy uống một hụm nước chè nóng. (She drank a mouthful of hot tea.)
- Chỉ còn một hụm nước trong chai. (There's only a mouthful of water left in the bottle.)
Advanced Usage
- "Hụm" is a colloquial and somewhat rustic term, often evoking a sense of savoring or taking a small, deliberate taste. It is less formal than words like "ngụm" (gulp, sip) and is commonly found in spoken language or literature to add local color.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngụm (n): A more common and neutral word for a gulp or sip of a drink.
- Anh ta uống một ngụm cà phê. (He took a gulp of coffee.)
- Hớp (n): A sip, often implying a quick, small intake.
- Cậu bé hớp một ngụm nước. (The boy took a quick sip of water.)
Synonyms
- Một chút (a little bit): A general term for a small amount.
- Một ít (a small quantity): Another phrase for a modest portion.
Related Idioms
- "Uống một hụm cho ấm bụng": To drink a mouthful (e.g., of alcohol) to warm the stomach.
- Trời lạnh, ông ấy uống một hụm rượu cho ấm bụng. (It's cold, he drinks a mouthful of alcohol to warm his stomach.)
- Mouthful, sip
- Hụm nước chèA mouthful of tea
- Hụm rượuA sip of alcohol