nhàm
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Boring, tedious, trite: Describes something that is uninteresting, dull, or lacking in freshness, often because it is too common, repeated too often, or overly familiar. 2. Stale, hackneyed: Refers to an idea, joke, or expression that has been used so much it has lost its originality and impact.
Usage
The word "nhàm" is used to express boredom or a lack of interest, typically because something is repetitive or unoriginal. It often carries a nuance of mild annoyance or weariness.
Usage Examples
- As an adjective:
- Câu chuyện đó nghe nhàm quá. (That story is so boring.)
- Những trò đùa nhàm chán của anh ấy chẳng làm ai cười nổi. (His trite jokes couldn't make anyone laugh.)
- Chủ đề này đã quá nhàm rồi, hãy nói về cái gì mới đi. (This topic is too hackneyed; let's talk about something new.)
Advanced Usage
- "nhàm chán": A common compound adjective meaning "boring and tedious," emphasizing a strong feeling of boredom.
- Buổi họp nhàm chán kéo dài cả tiếng đồng hồ. (The boring meeting lasted for a whole hour.)
- "hóa nhàm" / "thành nhàm": To become boring/trite. This structure describes the process of something losing its appeal due to repetition.
- Nhắc lại mãi một bài hát sẽ khiến nó hóa nhàm. (Repeating a song too much will make it become trite.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhàm tai (adj): Literally "boring to the ears," used specifically for sounds, speeches, or things heard repeatedly.
- Lời phàn nàn nhàm tai. (The tedious complaints.)
- Nhàm tịch (adj, less common): Similar to "nhàm," meaning boring or uninteresting.
Synonyms
- Chán: Boring, fed up. (Can express a stronger feeling of being fed up.)
- Tẻ nhạt: Dull, monotonous, uneventful.
- Đơn điệu: Monotonous (often used for sounds or repetitive patterns).
- Cũ rích: Very old and stale (emphasizes being outdated).
Antonyms
- Thú vị: Interesting.
- Hấp dẫn: Attractive, captivating.
- Mới lạ: New and strange/interesting.
adj
- boring; trite
- nhắc lại mãi hóa nhàmto become trite with repetition