Definition

1. Noun:
   • A measure word for emotions, particularly negative ones: "Nỗi" is a classifier used before nouns denoting emotions, especially those with negative connotations, to indicate a specific instance or degree of that feeling. It often translates to "a feeling of" or "a sense of."
   • A measure; a degree; an extent: In some contexts, it can indicate a measure or degree of something, often used in fixed expressions.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Classifier for emotions):

  • Anh ấy đang mang trong lòng một nỗi buồn sâu sắc. (He is carrying a deep feeling of sadness in his heart.)
  • Cô ấy chia sẻ nỗi lo lắng của mình với bạn thân. (She shared her feeling of worry with her close friend.)
  • Họ thấu hiểu nỗi đau của nhau. (They understand each other's pain.)

• Noun (Measure/Degree - in fixed expressions):

  • Công việc khó quá nỗi anh ấy muốn bỏ cuộc. (The work was so difficult to the point that he wanted to give up.)
  • Cô ấy yêu anh ấy đến nỗi có thể làm mọi thứ. (She loves him to such an extent that she would do anything.)

Advanced Usage

• "Nỗi lòng": inner feelings, heartfelt sentiments (often complex or hidden).

  • Anh ấy không biết cách bày tỏ nỗi lòng. (He doesn't know how to express his inner feelings.)

• "Nỗi nhà": (archaic/literary) family situation or circumstances.

  • Ông ấy lo lắng cho nỗi nhà. (He is worried about the family's situation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Niềm: Another classifier for emotions, but typically used for positive or neutral feelings (e.g., - joy, - belief/faith). "Nỗi" is more specific to negative or burdensome emotions.

Synonyms

• Cảm giác: feeling, sensation (a more general term, not a classifier).
• Nỗi niềm: (compound word) feelings, sentiments (often deep-seated).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Nỗi" is a noun/classifier and does not form phrasal verbs. The following are fixed expressions where it is a key component.) - Quá nỗi: so much that, to such a degree that. - Mệt quá nỗi không thể làm gì. (Tired to the point of not being able to do anything.)

• Đến nỗi: to the extent that, so much that.
  • Vui đến nỗi không thể ngủ được. (So happy that one cannot sleep.)

Related Idioms

• Nỗi đau khổ: a feeling of suffering/pain.
• Nỗi buồn: a feeling of sadness.
• Nỗi sợ hãi: a feeling of fear.
• Nỗi nhớ: a feeling of longing/missing someone.

1. Feeling
   • Nỗi đau khổ
     A feeling of sadness