nín thinh

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The Vietnamese word "nín thinh" means to keep silent or to give no answer. It is often used when someone chooses not to speak or respond in a conversation, either because they want to avoid conflict, they are thinking, or they simply do not have anything to say.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nín thinh" when you want to describe a situation where someone is not talking or when you want to tell someone to be quiet.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

1. In a conversation:

   • "Khi được hỏi về vấn đề đó, anh ấy chỉ nín thinh." (When asked about that issue, he just kept silent.)

2. In a command:

   • "Xin hãy nín thinh trong lớp học." (Please keep silent in the classroom.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Nín thinh" can also imply a deeper meaning, such as withholding information or feelings. For example, if someone is upset but chooses to remain silent instead of expressing their feelings, you might say:
  • "Cô ấy nín thinh vì không muốn chia sẻ nỗi buồn." (She kept silent because she didn't want to share her sorrow.)

Word Variants:

• "Nín" is a variant that means "to hold back" or "to refrain," which can be used in different contexts.
• "Thinh" on its own can refer to silence or quietness, but it is less commonly used without "nín."

Different Meanings:

• While "nín thinh" primarily means to keep silent, in some contexts, it can also suggest being passive or not participating in a discussion or decision-making process.

Synonyms:

• "Im lặng" is another Vietnamese term that means "silent" or "quiet." It can be used interchangeably with "nín thinh" in many contexts.
• "Câm" can mean "mute" or "dumb," but it has a more severe implication regarding someone’s ability to speak.

Academic

1. Keep silent, give no answer