nhợt nhạt

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The Vietnamese word "nhợt nhạt" means "very pale." It is often used to describe someone who looks pale, especially after being sick or unwell. When someone is "nhợt nhạt," their skin may lack color and appear lighter than usual, which can indicate that they are recovering from an illness.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nhợt nhạt" to describe a person's appearance, particularly their skin tone.
• It is often used in a context where someone has been ill, tired, or has not been getting enough sunlight.

Example:

• "Cô ấy vừa mới ốm dậy, nước da nhợt nhạt." (She just recovered from being sick; her skin looks pale.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "nhợt nhạt" can be used metaphorically to describe something that lacks vibrancy or intensity, such as a dull color or a weak performance.

Word Variants:

• Nhợt nhạt hóa: can mean to become pale or to lose color.
• Nhạt nhòa: a related term that means faded or indistinct.

Different Meanings:

While "nhợt nhạt" primarily refers to a pale appearance, it can also be applied to describe emotions or moods that seem lacking in enthusiasm or energy, similar to how one might describe a dull or uninspired performance.

Synonyms:

• Pale: A direct translation and similar meaning in English.
• Mờ nhạt: which means dim or faded, can also convey a sense of being lacking in brightness or clarity.

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1. Very pale
   • Mới ốm dậy nước da nhợt nhạt
     To look pale, recovering from and illness