nhủn

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The Vietnamese word "nhủn" generally refers to a texture that is soft, mushy, or pulpy. It is often used to describe food that is overly ripe or has lost its firmness.

Basic Meaning:

• Nhủn can be used to describe something that is too soft or mushy to the point of being unappealing or difficult to handle. For example, when bananas become very ripe, they become "nhủn."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "nhủn" when describing fruits, vegetables, or any food items that have become overly soft.
• You can also use it to describe physical sensations, such as feeling weak or fatigued.

Examples:

1. Quả chuối chín nhủn - An overripe banana that is too soft to eat comfortably.
2. Tôi không thích ăn xoài nhủn. - I don’t like to eat mushy mangoes.

Advanced Usage:

• Fain nhủn chân tay - This phrase means to have one's limbs feel weak or fatigued, suggesting that the person feels too tired to move properly. It uses "nhủn" in a metaphorical sense to describe weakness rather than just softness.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "nhủn," but related words might include:
  • Mềm (soft) - This is a more general term that may refer to something soft but not necessarily mushy.
  • Nát (smashed) - Refers to something that is crushed and may be used in a similar context.

Different Meanings:

• While "nhủn" primarily refers to softness or mushiness, it can also imply a lack of energy or strength when used in a figurative context.

Synonyms:

• Mềm - Soft
• Nát - Smashed or crushed
• Chín - Ripe (though this does not imply the same mushy texture)

Academic

1. Pulpy
   • Quả chuối chín nhủn
     A pulpily ripe banana, an overripe banana
2. Fain
   • Nhủn chân tay
     To have one's limbs fain (with fati gue)