nhờn nhợt

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The Vietnamese word "nhờn nhợt" is an adjective that describes a state of being pale or wan, often indicating a lack of color or vitality in someone's complexion. It can refer to a person who looks sickly or weak due to illness, fatigue, or a lack of blood circulation.

Usage Instructions

• "Nhờn nhợt" is used to describe someone's appearance, particularly their skin color.
• It is often used in contexts where someone might look unwell or exhausted.

Example

• "Sau khi bị sốt, mặt cô ấy trông nhờn nhợt." (After having a fever, her face looked pale.)

Advanced Usage

• You can use "nhờn nhợt" in a more figurative sense to describe someone who seems emotionally drained or lacking energy.
• For instance, "Anh ấy nhờn nhợt sau khi làm việc cả tuần mà không nghỉ ngơi." (He looked pale after working all week without resting.)

Word Variants

• There are no direct variants of "nhờn nhợt", but you might encounter related words like "nhợt nhạt" (faded, dull) which conveys a similar idea of lack of color or vitality.

Different Meanings

• "Nhờn nhợt" primarily refers to physical appearance, especially color. It does not have additional meanings beyond describing a lack of health or vitality in someone's complexion.

Academic

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