Definition

1. Adjective (Tính từ):
   • To be embarrassed, to feel ashamed; to be angry, to be annoyed: "nóng mặt" describes the feeling of embarrassment, shame, or irritation that causes one's face to feel hot, often due to a loss of face, criticism, or a frustrating situation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ấy nóng mặt vì bị chỉ trích trước đám đông. (He was embarrassed because he was criticized in front of the crowd.)
  • Nghe những lời châm chọc, cô ấy nóng mặt không nói được câu nào. (Hearing the teasing remarks, she was so annoyed she couldn't say a word.)
  • Tôi thực sự nóng mặt khi phát hiện ra lỗi của mình. (I was truly ashamed when I discovered my mistake.)

Advanced Usage

• "làm cho ai nóng mặt": to make someone embarrassed or angry.
  • Câu hỏi hóc búa của phóng viên làm vị diễn giả nóng mặt. (The reporter's tricky question made the speaker embarrassed/angry.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nóng mắt (Adjective): This is the primary form and a direct synonym. It carries the same meanings: to be angry, annoyed, or embarrassed.
  • Đừng có nóng mắt khi nghe góp ý. (Don't get angry when you hear feedback.)

Synonyms

• Xấu hổ (Adjective): to be ashamed, embarrassed.
• Bực mình (Adjective): to be annoyed, irritated.
• Tức giận (Adjective): to be angry.

Notes on Usage

• "Nóng mặt" is considered a variant of "nóng mắt". Their meanings and usage are identical. "Nóng mắt" is the more commonly used form in modern Vietnamese.
• This word describes an internal emotional state (embarrassment, anger) that has a physical sensation (warmth in the face/eyes). It is often used in contexts involving social interaction, criticism, or perceived disrespect.

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