múm mím
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Slightly smiling; with a faint, closed-lip smile: Describes a subtle, gentle smile where the lips are closed or only very slightly parted, often suggesting shyness, quiet amusement, or contentment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô bé chỉ múm mím cười khi được khen. (The little girl only smiled faintly when praised.)
- Ông cụ ngồi múm mím một mình. (The old man sat with a slight smile on his face.)
- Anh ấy trả lời với nụ cười múm mím. (He answered with a faint, closed-lip smile.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "múm mím" often conveys a non-verbal expression that is more contained and less overt than a full smile (cười tươi). It is frequently used to describe a smile that is private, secretive, or polite.
Variants and Related Words
Mỉm cười (v): to smile gently.
- Cô ấy mỉm cười đồng ý. (She smiled gently in agreement.)
Mủm mỉm (adj): an alternate, less common spelling with the same meaning as "múm mím," describing a plump, cheerful, or smiling appearance.
- Bà cụ có khuôn mặt mủm mỉm. (The old woman has a plump, cheerful face.)
Synonyms
- Smile faintly: to form a slight smile.
- Smile gently: to smile in a soft, mild manner.
- Smile quietly: to smile without drawing attention.
Related Idioms
- While "múm mím" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it describes the specific facial expression often referenced in phrases about quiet happiness or concealed amusement.
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