lưu luyến
Definition
- Verb:
- To be attached to / to feel deeply attached to: To have a strong emotional bond with someone or something, making separation difficult.
- To be reluctant to part / to feel wistful about leaving: To experience a sentimental sadness or regret when a period of time ends or when one must say goodbye.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy lưu luyến ngôi nhà cũ của mình. (She is deeply attached to her old house.)
- Chúng tôi lưu luyến chia tay nhau ở sân bay. (We were reluctant to part from each other at the airport.)
- Anh ấy cảm thấy lưu luyến những ngày tháng sinh viên. (He feels wistful about his student days.)
Advanced Usage
- "lưu luyến không rời": to be so attached that one cannot bear to leave.
- Hai mẹ con lưu luyến không rời khi đưa tiễn. (The mother and child were so attached they couldn't bear to part during the farewell.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lưu luyến can function as a verb. The feeling itself is often described as "sự lưu luyến" (n) – a feeling of deep attachment or wistful nostalgia.
- Sự lưu luyến của cô ấy thật rõ ràng. (Her feeling of attachment was very clear.)
Synonyms
- To be fond of: To have an affection for.
- To cherish: To hold something dear emotionally.
- To be unwilling to leave: To not want to depart.
- To feel nostalgic: To have a sentimental longing for the past.
Related Idioms
- Lưu luyến bịn rịn: To be entangled in deep attachment and hesitation to part (often used together for emphasis).
- Buổi chia tay đầy lưu luyến bịn rịn. (The farewell was full of wistful attachment and reluctance.)
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