đuối hơi

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "đuối hơi" literally translates to "short of breath" or "short-winded" in English. It describes a feeling of breathlessness or exhaustion, often after physical exertion or when someone is unable to take a deep breath.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đuối hơi" is often used to describe a person who is tired or out of breath after running, exercising, or doing something physically demanding.
• You can use it in both casual conversations and in more descriptive scenarios to express fatigue or a lack of breath.

Example Sentences:

1. Casual Context:

   • "Sau khi chạy bộ, mình cảm thấy đuối hơi." (After jogging, I feel short of breath.)

2. Descriptive Context:

   • "Cô ấy đuối hơi sau khi leo cầu thang." (She was out of breath after climbing the stairs.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a more metaphorical sense, "đuối hơi" can also describe feeling overwhelmed or exhausted mentally, not just physically. For example, after a long day of work or studying, you might say:
  • "Sau một ngày làm việc mệt mỏi, mình cảm thấy đuối hơi." (After a tiring day at work, I feel exhausted.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "đuối hơi" in terms of different forms, but you might encounter phrases that include "đuối" (exhausted) or "hơi" (breath) in different contexts.

Different Meanings:

• While "đuối hơi" primarily refers to physical breathlessness, it can also imply a general state of fatigue, both physical and mental.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms in Vietnamese that convey similar meanings include:
  • "mệt" (tired)
  • "kiệt sức" (exhausted)
  • "thở dốc" (panting)

Academic

1. Short of breath, short-winded