nhũn

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The Vietnamese word "nhũn" generally refers to a state of being soft or tender, but it can also describe a person's attitude or behavior. Here’s a breakdown of its meanings, usage, and variations for better understanding:

Basic Meaning:

1. Courteous and Modest: When describing a person's attitude, "nhũn" means being polite and humble. It often conveys a sense of modesty.
   • Example: "Thái độ nhũn" translates to "a courteous and modest attitude."

Usage Instructions:

• In Social Context: Use "nhũn" to describe someone who shows humility or is very respectful towards others.
• In Describing Objects: Use it to refer to things that are soft or tender, like fruit or food.

Example Sentences:

• "Cô ấy luôn có thái độ nhũn với mọi người." (She always has a courteous attitude towards everyone.)
• "Quả chuối này đã nhũn." (This banana is very soft.)

Advanced Usage:

1. Overmodest Attitude: The phrase "nhũn như con chi chi" is used to describe someone who is excessively modest or humble, to the point that it may come across as insincere.

   • Example: "Anh ấy nhũn như con chi chi, không dám nhận thành tích của mình." (He is so overly modest, he doesn’t dare to acknowledge his achievements.)

2. Flexibility: The term "xử nhũn" means to be more flexible or accommodating than before, especially in negotiations or disagreements.

   • Example: "Sau khi thảo luận, họ đã phải xử nhũn để đạt được thỏa thuận." (After discussion, they had to be more flexible to reach an agreement.)

Variants:

• Nhũn nhùn: This is a variation that emphasizes the crumbling softness, often used to describe overripe fruits.
  • Example: "Quả na chín nhũn nhùn." (The custard-apple is crumblingly ripe.)

Different Meanings:

• Pulpily Ripe: "Nhũn" can refer to fruit that is too ripe, indicating that it is overly soft and may be beginning to spoil.
  • Example: "Quả chuối chín nhũn." (The ripe banana is pulpily soft.)

Synonyms:

• Mềm: Meaning "soft," this can be used in contexts discussing the texture of objects.
• Khiêm tốn: Meaning "humble," this is a synonym when referring to a person's modesty or humility.

Academic

1. Courteous and modest
   • Thái độ nhũn
     A courteous and modest attitude
   • Nhũn như con chi chi
     To show an overmodest attitude
   • Xử nhũn
     To soft pedal, to show more flexibility than before
2. Very soft
   • Quả chuối nhũn
     A very soft banana
   • Chín nhũn
     Pulpily ripe overripe
   • nhũn nhùn (láy, ý tăng)
     Crumblingly soft, crumblingly ripe
   • Quả na chín nhũn nhùn
     A crumblingly ripe custard-apple