chau mày

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The Vietnamese phrase "chau mày" can be understood as a verb that means "to frown" or "to knit the brows." When someone frowns, they often bring their eyebrows together in a way that shows displeasure, confusion, or concentration.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chau mày" is typically used when describing someone's facial expression, particularly in situations where they are unhappy, worried, or thinking deeply about something.
• You would use "chau mày" when you want to express that someone is showing their feelings through their facial expression.

Example:

• If you see a friend looking puzzled while solving a math problem, you might say: "Sao bạn chau mày vậy?" (Why are you frowning like that?).

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or storytelling, "chau mày" can be used to convey a character's emotional state or response to a situation. For example: "Cô ấy chau mày khi nghe tin xấu." (She frowned when she heard the bad news).

Word Variants:

• The phrase can be modified with adjectives for different contexts. For instance:
  • "chau mày lo lắng" (to frown with worry)
  • "chau mày không hài lòng" (to frown in dissatisfaction)

Different Meanings:

• While "chau mày" primarily refers to the action of frowning, it can also imply a deeper emotional state, such as being troubled or upset about something.

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verb

1. to frown; to knit the brows