nhẫn

Definition

Noun:
- Ring: A small circular band, typically made of precious metal, worn on a finger as jewelry or as a symbol (e.g., of marriage).
- Gemstone setting (archaic): The part of a ring that holds the stone (e.g., the bezel or chaton).
Adjective:
- Patient; forbearing: Having the ability to endure annoyance, provocation, or hardship without complaint or anger.
- Bitter (in taste): Having a sharp, pungent taste that is not sour or sweet.
Verb (literary/archaic):
- To endure; to bear; to tolerate: To suffer something painful or inconvenient patiently.
- To last until; to persist up to (a point in time): Used to indicate an action continues up to a specified moment.

Usage Examples

Noun:
- Cô ấy được tặng một chiếc nhẫn đính hôn. (She was given an engagement ring.)
- Nhẫn kim cương của cô ấy rất lấp lánh. (Her diamond ring is very sparkling.)
Adjective:
- Anh ấy là người rất nhẫn nại. (He is a very patient person.)
- Vị thuốc này hơi nhẫn. (This medicine tastes slightly bitter.)
Verb (archaic):
- Cớ chi ngồi nhẫn tàn canh? (Truyện Kiều) (Why sit until the night watch ends?)

Advanced Usage

"nhẫn nại": Patience; the quality of being patient and persevering.
- Cô giáo cần rất nhiều nhẫn nại. (A teacher needs a lot of patience.)
"nhẫn nhịn": To forbear; to suppress one's feelings and endure silently.
- Bà ấy nhẫn nhịn mọi khó khăn để nuôi con. (She endured all hardships to raise her children.)
"nhẫn tâm": Hard-hearted; cruel; lacking pity.
- Kẻ nhẫn tâm đó đã bỏ rơi con chó. (That heartless person abandoned the dog.)

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Related Idioms

Nhịn đói ăn no, nhịn rét mặc ấm (related concept): Literally "endure hunger to eat full, endure cold to dress warm"; meaning to endure short-term hardship for long-term comfort (uses "nhịn," a synonym of "nhẫn").

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