khúc nhôi
Definition
Noun: - A secret of the heart; a private, innermost feeling or thought that is kept hidden or is difficult to express. This word refers to a deep, personal sentiment, often one of sorrow, longing, or a burden that one carries internally.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Biết cùng ai tỏ khúc nhôi? (To whom can I confide this secret of my heart?)
- Anh ấy luôn giữ khúc nhôi trong lòng. (He always keeps his innermost feelings to himself.)
Advanced Usage
- This is a literary and somewhat archaic word, primarily found in classical Vietnamese poetry () and formal, expressive writing. It is rarely used in everyday modern conversation.
- It often conveys a sense of melancholy or unspoken emotion that the speaker or subject is unable or unwilling to share openly.
Variants and Related Words
- Nỗi lòng (n): A more common and modern synonym meaning "innermost feelings," "heartfelt sentiments," or "what's on one's mind."
- Tâm sự (n/v): Can mean "heart-to-heart talk" (noun) or "to confide" (verb), relating to the act of sharing one's .
- Nỗi niềm (n): Similar to , meaning "feelings," "sentiments," often with a connotation of deep, personal emotion.
Synonyms
- Secret of the heart: The closest direct translation of the core meaning.
- Innermost feeling/thought: A private sentiment.
- Burden on one's heart/mind: Something weighing heavily on one's conscience or emotions.
Related Idioms
- Giữ khúc nhôi trong lòng: To keep one's innermost feelings bottled up inside.
- Cô ấy chọn giữ khúc nhôi trong lòng thay vì tâm sự với ai. (She chose to keep her secret to herself instead of confiding in anyone.)