âm ỉ

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The Vietnamese word "âm ỉ" is an adjective that means something is smoldering, dull, and lasting. It describes a situation or feeling that is not intense but continues over time, often in a subtle way.

Usage Instructions

• "Âm ỉ" is typically used to describe physical sensations like pain (e.g., "cơn đau âm ỉ" meaning "a dull ache") or conditions like a fire that is burning slowly without flames (e.g., "lửa cháy âm ỉ" meaning "the fire is smoldering").
• It can also be used metaphorically to describe feelings or situations that are persistent but not overwhelming.

Examples

1. Cơn đau âm ỉ - "I have a dull ache in my back."
2. Lửa cháy âm ỉ - "The fire is smoldering in the fireplace."
3. Nỗi buồn âm ỉ - "There is a lingering sadness in her heart."

Advanced Usage

In advanced contexts, "âm ỉ" can also be used to describe emotions or tensions that are present but not fully expressed. For example, you could say: - Tình cảm âm ỉ - "There are lingering feelings between them." - Mâu thuẫn âm ỉ - "There are underlying tensions in the group."

Word Variants

While "âm ỉ" itself is a standalone adjective, it can be paired with other words to form phrases: - Cơn đau âm ỉ - "dull pain" - Lửa âm ỉ - "smoldering fire"

Different Meanings

"Âm ỉ" primarily refers to something that is ongoing and subdued. It does not usually have other meanings outside this context.

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adj

1. Smouldering, dull and lasting
   • lửa cháy âm ỉ
     the fire is smouldering
   • cơn đau âm ỉ
     a dull ache