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• Cũ rích: Very old and stale (emphasizes being outdated).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

1. boring; trite
   • nhắc lại mãi hóa nhàm
     to become trite with repetition