nhảy đầm
Definition
- Verb (archaic):
- To dance (ballroom dancing): The term "nhảy đầm" specifically refers to the act of dancing, particularly social or ballroom dancing in pairs. It is an old-fashioned term derived from the French word "danser" (to dance).
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Họ thích nhảy đầm trong các buổi tiệc tối. (They enjoyed dancing at evening parties.)
- Ở thập niên 30, thanh niên Hà Nội rất chuộng nhảy đầm. (In the 1930s, Hanoi's youth were very fond of ballroom dancing.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "đầm" in "nhảy đầm" is a phonetic adaptation from the French "dame" (lady), reflecting the paired nature of the dance. The term evokes a specific historical and cultural context of social dancing.
Variants and Related Words
- Khiêu vũ (v): to dance (ballroom/social dance). This is the modern, standard term that has replaced "nhảy đầm".
- Lớp học khiêu vũ rất đông người tham gia. (The dance class has many participants.)
- Nhảy (v): to jump; to dance (in a general or modern/folk context).
- Bọn trẻ nhảy theo nhạc pop. (The children danced to pop music.)
Synonyms
- To dance: the general action.
- To ballroom dance: specifies the formal, social style of dance.
Notes on Usage
- "Nhảy đầm" is considered an archaic or obsolete term. You will encounter it primarily in historical texts, literature, or when describing past eras. Using it in modern conversation may sound quaint or old-fashioned. The contemporary word is "khiêu vũ".
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(cũ) Dance
