khó khuây
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Definition
Adjective: - Inconsolable: Describes a state of profound grief, sorrow, or disappointment that is very difficult or impossible to alleviate or soothe. It implies a deep sadness that cannot be comforted.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sau tin buồn, bà ấy ngồi lặng im, nỗi đau khó khuây. (After the sad news, she sat in silence, her pain inconsolable.)
- Đứa trẻ khóc thét lên vì mất con thú nhồi bông, nó thật sự khó khuây. (The child wailed after losing the stuffed animal; it was truly inconsolable.)
- Một nỗi buồn khó khuây cứ đè nặng trong lòng anh. (An inconsolable sadness kept weighing heavily on his heart.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is primarily used in literary or formal contexts to describe emotional states. It is often paired with words for sorrow, grief, or longing to emphasize depth of feeling.
- Nỗi nhớ khó khuây: an inconsolable longing.
- Nỗi đau khó khuây: an inconsolable pain.
Variants and Related Words
- Khuây khỏa (v): to be relieved, to be comforted, to have one's sorrow eased. This is the positive, verbal form related to overcoming sadness.
- Anh ấy cần thời gian để khuây khỏa. (He needs time to be consoled.)
Synonyms
- Inconsolable: Unable to be comforted.
- Heartbroken: Overwhelmed by grief or disappointment.
- Desolate: Feeling great misery and loneliness.
Related Idioms
- Khó khuây nguôi ngoai: A reinforcing phrase meaning difficult to soothe or pacify, emphasizing persistent sorrow.
- Lời an ủi cũng chẳng làm anh khó khuây nguôi ngoai. (Words of comfort could not soothe his inconsolable state.)
- Inconsolable