khảnh

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The Vietnamese word "khảnh" is used to describe someone who is very particular or finicky, especially when it comes to food. It conveys the idea that a person is choosy or has refined tastes, often preferring only certain kinds of food and being picky about what they eat.

Basic Usage

• Meaning: Dainty, finical, or fussy about food.
• Example: "Cô ta ăn rất khảnh" translates to "She is very dainty about her food." This means that she is particular about what she eats and may refuse certain dishes or only choose high-quality food.

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "khảnh" can be used to describe someone's behavior or preferences beyond food, suggesting that they have refined tastes or are particular in other areas of life as well. For instance: - "Anh ấy rất khảnh trong việc chọn trang phục." (He is very picky about choosing his clothes.)

Word Variants

• Khảnh khảnh: This term can be used to describe someone who is slender or delicate, often in a positive way. For example, "Cô ấy rất khảnh khảnh" means "She is very slender."
• Khảnh chế: This can mean to limit or restrict, often used in a different context but shares the root "khảnh."

Different Meanings

While "khảnh" primarily relates to being picky about food, in some contexts, it can also imply someone who is overly delicate or sensitive about other matters, not just food.

Synonyms

• Kén chọn: This means choosy or picky, often interchangeable with "khảnh."
• Tỉ mỉ: This means meticulous or detailed, which can also imply a certain level of finickiness but is broader and can apply to various aspects of life.

Summary

"Khảnh" is a useful word to describe someone with specific and refined tastes, especially concerning food.

Academic

1. Dainty, finical (about one's food)
   • Cô ta ăn rất khảnh
     She is very dainty about her food