lông buồn
Definition
Adjective: - Ticklish: Describes a person whose skin is extremely sensitive to light touch, especially on certain areas, causing an involuntary shivering or giggling reaction. It refers to a physical sensitivity akin to being easily tickled.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Em bé này lông buồn lắm, chỉ chạm nhẹ là cười. (This baby is very ticklish; just a light touch makes them laugh.)
- Đừng động vào lưng nó, nó có lông buồn. (Don't touch his back; he is ticklish.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "có lông buồn" (to have ticklish skin) is a common and complete way to express this state.
- Tôi có lông buồn ở bàn chân. (I am ticklish on my feet.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhột (adj): Also means ticklish, often used interchangeably in casual speech, though "nhột" can more directly describe the tickling sensation itself.
- Làm tôi nhột quá! (That tickles me so much!)
Synonyms
- Ticklish: Sensitive to touch, causing a tingling or laughing sensation.
- Chatouilleux (French loanword context): Ticklish.
Related Idioms
- While "lông buồn" itself is descriptive, a related concept is "buồn cười" (to feel like laughing, funny). The "buồn" in "lông buồn" connects to this involuntary urge to laugh when touched.
- Anh ấy kể chuyện buồn cười. (He tells a funny story.)