khuây khoả
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Comforted, consoled, relieved (from sadness or worry): "khuây khoả" describes a state where one's grief, sorrow, or anxiety has been alleviated, leading to a feeling of emotional relief and calm.
- Distracted, diverted (from troubling thoughts): It can also refer to the state of having one's mind taken off sad or worrisome matters through some form of diversion.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sau khi trò chuyện với bạn thân, cô ấy cảm thấy khuây khoả hơn. (After talking with her close friend, she felt more comforted.)
- Anh ấy tìm đến âm nhạc để lòng được khuây khoả. (He turns to music to find relief for his heart.)
- Một chuyến du lịch ngắn ngày giúp tinh thần tôi khuây khoả đôi phần. (A short trip helped my spirit feel somewhat relieved.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "khuây khoả" is an intensified form of "khuây". It emphasizes a stronger or more complete sense of emotional relief and consolation.
- It is often used in literary or formal contexts to describe a deep, internal sense of solace.
Variants and Related Words
- Khuây (adj): To be distracted from sorrow, to find some relief. This is the root form, with "khuây khoả" being a more emphatic variant.
- Làm việc để khuây nỗi buồn. (Work to distract from the sadness.)
Synonyms
- An ủi: To comfort, to console (often through words or actions).
- Giải khuây: To divert, to distract oneself (from sadness).
- Nguôi ngoai: To subside, to abate (of emotions like grief or anger).
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Làm khuây lòng: To comfort someone's heart, to provide solace.
- Câu chuyện hài ấy đã làm khuây lòng mọi người. (That funny story comforted everyone's hearts.)
- Tìm sự khuây khoả: To seek relief/consolation.
- Anh ấy tìm sự khuây khoả trong sách vở. (He seeks consolation in books.)
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