Definition

1. Intransitive Verb:
   • To bloom, to blossom (literally): Refers to the process of a flower opening. This is the literal meaning.
   • To flourish, to blossom, to bloom (figuratively): To develop successfully, to become more beautiful, radiant, or prosperous. This is the figurative meaning, indicating a positive transformation or reaching a peak state.

Usage Examples

• Literal (Verb):

  • Mùa xuân đến, trăm hoa đua nhau nở hoa. (Spring arrives, a hundred flowers compete to bloom.)
  • Cây mai trước nhà đã nở hoa vàng rực. (The apricot tree in front of the house has blossomed with bright yellow flowers.)

• Figurative (Verb):

  • Sau bao khó khăn, cuộc đời cô ấy giờ đã nở hoa. (After many difficulties, her life has now blossomed.)
  • Tài năng của anh ấy thực sự nở hoa trong môi trường mới. (His talent truly flourished in the new environment.)

Advanced Usage

• "nở hoa" as a state of achievement: Often used to describe a person, life, career, or talent reaching a beautiful, successful, or fulfilling state after a period of development or hardship.
  • Sự nghiệp của cô diễn viên trẻ đang nở hoa. (The young actress's career is blooming.)
• "làm nở hoa" (to make bloom): Can be used in a causative sense, meaning to cause something to flourish or blossom.
  • Tình yêu đã làm nở hoa tâm hồn anh. (Love made his soul blossom.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nở (Verb): To open, to bloom (can be used for flowers, smiles, etc.). "Nở hoa" is a more specific compound.
• Hoa (Noun): Flower.
• Trổ hoa (Verb): To put forth flowers, to bloom (similar literal meaning, less common figuratively).
• Bung nở (Verb): To burst into bloom (emphasizes a sudden, vigorous opening).

Synonyms

• Nở rộ (Verb): To bloom profusely (can be used both literally and figuratively for trends, movements).
• Phát triển rực rỡ (Verb Phrase): To develop brilliantly.
• Thăng hoa (Verb): To sublimate; to reach a sublime, elevated state (often used for emotions, art, or spirit).

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Đời nở hoa": A common phrase meaning "life blossoms" or "life becomes beautiful/fulfilling."
  • Nhờ có anh, đời em nở hoa. (Thanks to you, my life has blossomed.)
• "Nở hoa trong bão": To bloom in a storm; to thrive or succeed despite great difficulties.
  • Cô ấy như đóa hoa nở trong bão, mạnh mẽ và kiên cường. (She is like a flower blooming in a storm, strong and resilient.)

1. (bóng) Become more beautiful
   • Cuộc đời nở hoa
     Life becomes more beautiful