khuya khoắt

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "khuya khoắt" is an adjective used to describe a time that is very late at night or very early in the morning. It conveys a sense of being deep into the night when it is dark and quiet, similar to the expression "late at night" in English.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "khuya khoắt" to describe times when activities are winding down, such as when you are staying up late or when something happens during the night.
• It can also describe situations that occur at odd hours, emphasizing that it is much later than usual.

Example:

• Sentence: "Mình về nhà khuya khoắt." Translation: "I went home very late at night."

Advanced Usage:

• "Khuya khoắt" can also imply a sense of eeriness or loneliness, as many people are typically asleep during this time.
• For example, you might say, "Đi bộ một mình vào khuya khoắt cảm thấy thật đáng sợ." Translation: "Walking alone late at night feels really scary."

Word Variants:

• A related term is "khuya," which itself means "late" but does not carry the same depth or emphasis as "khuya khoắt."
• You might also encounter "khuya lắm" which means "very late."

Different Meanings:

• While "khuya khoắt" primarily refers to time, it can also carry a connotation of being out of the ordinary or unexpected due to the lateness.

Academic

1. như khuya