nhăn

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The Vietnamese word "nhăn" is an adjective that describes something that is crumpled, wrinkled, creased, or furrowed. It is often used to describe physical appearances, particularly on skin or fabric.

Basic Usage:

• Example: "trán nhăn" means "wrinkled forehead." This phrase can be used to describe someone who has wrinkles on their forehead, often due to age or expression.

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "nhăn" can describe not just physical wrinkles but also metaphorical ones. For example, you might use it to describe a situation that has become complicated or difficult, similar to how wrinkles make fabric look less smooth.

Word Variants:

• Nhăn nheo: This is a variant that emphasizes the crumpled or wrinkled aspect even more. It can be used to describe something that is very wrinkled or has many small creases.
• Nhăn nhúm: This term can mean crumpled or disheveled, often used for clothing or papers that are not neat.

Different Meanings:

While "nhăn" primarily refers to wrinkles or creases, it can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe a person’s demeanor. For example, someone with a "nhăn" expression might look worried or troubled.

Synonyms:

• Nhăn nhó: This can describe someone who looks displeased or frowning, often used in a more emotional context.
• Nếp nhăn: This refers specifically to the lines or folds, often used in a more formal context when describing wrinkles.

Example Sentences:

1. Trán của ông ấy đã nhăn lại vì tuổi tác.
   • "His forehead has wrinkled due to age."

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adj

1. crumpled; wrinkled; creasy; furrowed
   • trán nhăn và tuổi già
     A forehead furrowed by old age