nhón
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Verb:
- To take a small amount with the fingertips: To pick up or take a very small quantity of something (like powder, salt, or small seeds) by bringing the tips of the fingers together.
- To tiptoe: To walk quietly or carefully on the balls of the feet and toes, often to avoid making noise.
Usage Examples
- Verb (to take a small amount):
- Cô ấy nhón một ít đường cho vào tách trà. (She pinched a little sugar into the teacup.)
- Bé nhón vài hạt nho từ đĩa. (The child picked up a few grapes from the plate with his fingertips.)
- Verb (to tiptoe):
- Tôi phải nhón chân để lấy quyển sách trên giá cao. (I had to stand on tiptoe to get the book from the high shelf.)
- Anh ấy nhón vào phòng khi mọi người đang ngủ. (He tiptoed into the room while everyone was sleeping.)
Advanced Usage
- "nhón gót": This is a more literary or descriptive synonym for "tiptoe," emphasizing the action of raising the heels.
- Cô bé nhón gót nhìn qua cửa sổ. (The little girl stood on tiptoe to look through the window.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhón nhén (v): This reduplicative form often describes the action of walking lightly and carefully on tiptoe, sometimes with a connotation of stealth or gentleness.
- Đứa trẻ nhón nhén bước xuống cầu thang. (The child stepped lightly down the stairs on tiptoe.)
Synonyms
- To pinch / to take a pinch: For the action of taking a small amount with the fingers.
- To tiptoe / to walk on tiptoe: For the quiet way of walking.
Related Idioms
- Nhón từng đồng: To be extremely frugal, saving or spending money in tiny amounts (literally, "to pinch each coin").
- Bà ấy nhón từng đồng để mua căn nhà nhỏ. (She pinched every penny to buy the small house.)
- Pinch
- Nhón mấy hạt lạcTo pinch a few ground-nuts
- nhón tí thuốc làoTo pinch some hubble-bubble pipe tobaco
- Tiptoe
- Đi nhón đến nôi em bé xem em còn ngủ khôngTo tiptoe to the baby's cradle and see whether it is still sleeping