nhờn

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The Vietnamese word "nhờn" is an adjective that has a couple of primary meanings and uses in everyday language.

Basic Meaning:

1. Greasy or Oily: "Nhờn" is often used to describe something that is slick, greasy, or covered in oil. For example, if you have oil on your hands after working on a machine, you might say your hands are "nhờn."

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nhờn" to describe objects, surfaces, or even substances that are oily or slippery.
• It can also be used informally to describe someone who is behaving in a familiar or overly casual way, which can sometimes imply a lack of respect or decorum.

Examples:

1. Greasy Context:

   • "Tay tôi nhờn dầu máy." (My hands are greasy with machine oil.)

2. Familiar Behavior Context:

   • "Anh ấy nhờn với mọi người quá." (He is too familiar with everyone.)

Advanced Usage:

• The word can also imply a negative connotation when referring to someone's behavior, suggesting they are being overly friendly or familiar in a way that might be inappropriate.
• In the context of machinery or cooking, "nhờn" can describe the necessary greasiness of certain components or food items, indicating that they are well-prepared or maintained.

Word Variants:

• Nhờn nhờn: This is a more colloquial form that emphasizes the greasy texture even more.
• Chất nhờn: This refers to a greasy or sticky substance.

Different Meanings:

1. Physical Quality: As mentioned, it can mean something that is physically greasy.
2. Behavioral Quality: It can also refer to a person’s overly familiar behavior, which may not be welcomed in certain social situations.

Synonyms:

• Dầu: Often refers to oil but can suggest a similar greasy quality.
• Bẩn: Means dirty, but can be used in contexts where something is both dirty and greasy.
• Trơn: Means slippery, which can also be used to describe a greasy surface.

Summary:

"Nhờn" is a versatile word in Vietnamese that primarily describes a greasy quality but can also refer to someone's overly familiar behavior.

Academic

1. Greasy
   • Tay nhờn những dầu máy
     To have one's greasy with lubricant
   • như lờn Behave with familiarity