nhọc nhằn

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The Vietnamese word "nhọc nhằn" is an adjective that describes a state of being tired or fatigued, often due to hard work or difficult circumstances. It conveys the idea of not just physical tiredness but also emotional or mental exhaustion.

Usage Instructions:

• "Nhọc nhằn" is often used to describe feelings after a long day of work or during challenging situations in life.
• You can use it to express sympathy for someone who has been working hard or to describe your own feelings.

Examples:

1. After a long day at work:

   • "Hôm nay tôi cảm thấy nhọc nhằn vì phải làm việc cả ngày." (Today I feel tired because I had to work all day.)

2. Describing someone's effort:

   • "Cô ấy nhọc nhằn để nuôi gia đình." (She works hard to support her family.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more complex sentences, "nhọc nhằn" can be paired with other words to emphasize the extent of tiredness. For example:
  • "Sau một tuần nhọc nhằn, tôi cần một kỳ nghỉ." (After a tiring week, I need a vacation.)

Word Variants:

• Nhọc nhằn can be used in different tenses or forms, such as:
  • "Nhọc nhằn hơn": more tired
  • "Nhọc nhằn nhất": the most tired

Different Meanings:

• While "nhọc nhằn" primarily means tired or fatigued, it can also imply a sense of struggle or hardship, especially when related to persistent challenges in life or work.

Academic

adj

1. tired; fatigued