nồm

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The Vietnamese word "nồm" refers to a specific type of weather, particularly a warm and humid southeasterly wind. It's often used to describe the climate in certain regions of Vietnam, especially during specific seasons. When you hear someone say "hôm nay nồm," it means "it is humid today."

Usage Instructions:

• "Nồm" is typically used in weather-related contexts. You can use it when talking about the weather conditions.
• It is most commonly used in the spring months, when the weather starts to warm up and humidity levels rise.

Example:

1. Basic usage: "Hôm nay nồm, trời rất oi bức." (Today is humid; the weather is very stuffy.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can combine "nồm" with other weather-related words to describe the climate more fully. For example:
  • "Trời nồm và mưa." (It is humid and rainy.)
  • "Gió nồm làm không khí ấm áp." (The southeasterly wind makes the air warm.)

Word Variants:

While "nồm" primarily refers to the humid wind, it can sometimes be used in more poetic or descriptive ways to evoke feelings related to warmth and moisture.

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "nồm" can also refer to the overall feeling of a humid atmosphere, even if the wind is not specifically mentioned.

Synonyms:

• Ẩm ướt: humid
• Nóng: hot

Related Weather Terms:

• Gió: wind
• Trời: sky or weather
• Mưa: rain

Academic

1. South-easterly (wind)
2. Humid
   • Trời hôm nay nồm
     It is humid today