đói ngấu

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The Vietnamese word "đói ngấu" refers to a state of intense hunger, where you feel a strong, gnawing pain in your stomach due to not having eaten for a while. It describes a more extreme level of hunger compared to just feeling "đói," which means hungry in a general sense.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "đói ngấu" when you want to express that you are very hungry, especially if you're feeling uncomfortable because of it.
• This phrase is often used informally among friends or family.

Example:

• "Hôm nay tôi bận quá, giờ tôi đói ngấu rồi!" (Today I was too busy, and now I am really hungry!)

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "đói ngấu" to describe someone else’s hunger. For instance, you might say, "Anh ấy đang đói ngấu," which translates to "He is really hungry."

Word Variants:

• The word "đói" is a root that means "hungry."
• The word "ngấu" can be understood as a descriptor that intensifies the feeling of hunger.
• You could also encounter "đói bụng," which means "hungry" but refers to the sensation in the stomach specifically.

Different Meanings:

• While "đói ngấu" primarily refers to physical hunger, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong desire for something, such as knowledge or experiences. For example, "Tôi đói ngấu kiến thức" means "I am eager for knowledge."

Synonyms:

• "Đói" – simply means hungry.
• "Đói lả" – means feeling faint from hunger.

Academic

1. Feel the gnawing pains of hunger