nực nội

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The Vietnamese word "nực nội" describes weather that is very hot and humid, often making people feel uncomfortable or sticky. It is commonly used to express that the heat is not just hot, but also stifling and oppressive.

Usage Instructions:

• "Nực nội" is typically used to describe the atmosphere during summer months or in tropical climates when the heat feels overwhelming.
• You can use it to talk about the weather in general or when discussing how certain days feel.

Example:

• "Hôm nay trời nực nội quá!"
  • Translation: "Today the weather is so sultry!"

Advanced Usage:

• You might also hear "nực nội" used in a metaphorical sense to describe situations that feel tense or oppressive, similar to how one might feel during stifling weather.
• For example: "Trong cuộc họp, không khí nực nội khiến mọi người khó chịu."
  • Translation: "In the meeting, the oppressive atmosphere made everyone uncomfortable."

Word Variants:

• "Nực" can be used alone in some contexts, though it typically refers to heat in a more general sense.
• "Nội" usually means "inside" or "internal," but in this context, it combines with "nực" to create the specific feeling of sultry weather.

Different Meanings:

While "nực nội" primarily refers to sultry weather, it doesn’t have many other meanings outside of this context. It is very specific to describing heat and discomfort.

Academic

1. Hot, sultry
   • Thời tiết nực nội
     The weather is sultry