chán chê

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The Vietnamese word "chán chê" is an expression that conveys the idea of having "more than enough" of something, often to the point of being tired or bored with it. It can describe situations where you feel like you have had sufficient experience, food, or time, and it can imply a sense of impatience or saturation.

Usage Instructions:

1. Describing Quantity: You can use "chán chê" when talking about food, drinks, or any other items to indicate that there is an excessive amount.
2. Describing Time: It can also be used to express waiting for a long time, suggesting that the time felt excessive or frustrating.

Examples:

• Food Context: "Chúng tôi ăn uống chán chê mà không hết."
  (We ate more than enough but there was still plenty of food left.)

• Waiting Context: "Tôi chờ chán chê mà chẳng thấy anh ta đến."
  (I waited longer than enough without seeing him show up.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "chán chê" can be used in phrases to express feelings of boredom or frustration due to excess. For example, if you are talking about a party that went on too long, you might say: - "Buổi tiệc kéo dài chán chê, tôi muốn về nhà."
(The party dragged on for too long; I wanted to go home.)

Word Variants:

• There aren’t direct variants of "chán chê," but it can be combined with other words to enhance meaning, such as "chán chê quá" (too much) or "chán chê rồi" (I’m fed up).

Different Meanings:

While "chán chê" primarily refers to excess, it can also imply weariness or a sense of having lost interest in something that was once enjoyable. For instance: - "Tôi đã chán chê với việc xem tivi mỗi ngày."
(I am fed up with watching TV every day.)

Synonyms:

• Ngán ngẩm: which conveys a similar meaning of being fed up or tired of something.
• Chán nản: which means to feel bored or disheartened.

Academic

1. More than enough
   • ăn uống chán chê mà không hết
     we ate more than enough but there was still plenty of food left
   • chờ chán chê mà chẳng thấy anh ta đến
     we waited longer than enough without seeing him show up