nhí
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Definition
- Adjective (slang):
- Little, young, small: Used to describe a child or something intended for children, emphasizing youth, small size, or cuteness. It often carries an affectionate or informal tone.
- Junior, kid: A modifier for a role or title held by a child, e.g., a child actor or performer.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Các khán giả nhí rất thích phim hoạt hình. (The young audience really likes the cartoon.)
- Anh ấy là một diễn viên nhí nổi tiếng. (He is a famous child actor.)
- Cửa hàng bán đầy áo phông nhí. (The store is full of kids' t-shirts.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is almost exclusively used as a modifier before or after a noun and is rarely used predicatively (e.g., not typically "").
- It can be used to create compound terms for child versions of adult roles or concepts.
Variants and Related Words
- Bồ nhí (n, slang): A young, often secret, lover or mistress. (Note: This is a distinct compound term with a different meaning).
- Câu chuyện về ông chủ và bồ nhí. (The story about the boss and his mistress.)
Synonyms
- Bé: small, little (more standard).
- Nhỏ: small, little.
- Trẻ con: childish, for kids.
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is "little" or "for kids" in a casual, endearing way. The slang term "bồ nhí" is a separate lexical item meaning "mistress" and should not be confused with the general adjectival use of "nhí."