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nhục nhằn

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The Vietnamese word "nhục nhằn" can be translated into English as "humiliatory" or "humiliating." It describes situations or experiences that are shameful, degrading, or filled with humiliation.

Basic Meaning:
  • Definition: "Nhục nhằn" refers to a state or condition where a person feels shame, embarrassment, or degradation. It often relates to experiences that are difficult and cause emotional pain.
Usage Instructions:
  • "Nhục nhằn" is often used to describe a person's life circumstances or experiences that are filled with humiliation or hardship. It can be used in various contexts, such as personal struggles, societal issues, or emotional experiences.
Example:
  • Kiếp sống nhục nhằn: This phrase means "a humiliatory life" or "a life full of humiliation." It describes someone who faces constant challenges, struggles, and feelings of shame in their daily life.
Advanced Usage:
  • "Nhục nhằn" can also be used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke deeper emotions. For example, a writer might describe a character's journey as one filled with "nhục nhằn" to emphasize their suffering and resilience.
Word Variants:
  • Nhục: This word means "humiliation" or "shame." It can be used on its own to describe feelings of disgrace.
  • Nhằn: While not commonly used by itself, it adds a sense of hardship or difficulty to the phrase "nhục nhằn."
Different Meanings:
  • In some contexts, "nhục nhằn" can refer to physical suffering or hardship, but it is primarily associated with emotional and psychological pain.
Synonyms:
  • Xấu hổ: This means "ashamed" or "embarrassed."
  • Đau khổ: This translates to "suffering" or "pain," which can be related but is broader in scope.
  • Khổ sở: This means "to suffer" or "to be in distress," which can also encompass physical and emotional suffering.
  1. Humiliatory
    • Kiếp sống nhục nhằn
      A humiliatory life

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