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chấu

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The Vietnamese word "chấu" is a noun that can have a few meanings, but it is often used in a figurative way to describe a feeling of deep sadness or gloominess.

Basic Meaning:

In some contexts, "chấu" can refer to a grasshopper, but the more common usage is in expressions that convey sadness or despair.

Usage Instructions:
  • Everyday Use: You can use "chấu" to express feelings of gloom or sadness in a poetic or metaphorical context.
  • Example: " ấy buồn như chấu" means "She is as sad as a grasshopper," implying a deep sense of sorrow.
Advanced Usage:

In literature or songs, "chấu" might be used to evoke a sense of melancholy or to describe someone who feels lost and hopeless.

Word Variants:
  • While "chấu" itself does not have many variants, you might encounter phrases that include it, such as "chấu cắn" (gloomy sadness) to describe someone who is feeling particularly down.
Different Meanings:
  • As mentioned, "chấu" can literally mean grasshopper, but in most contexts, especially in emotional expressions, it refers more to a state of sadness.
Synonyms:
  • Some synonyms for "chấu" in the context of sadness include:
    • "buồn" (sad)
    • "u sầu" (mournful)
    • "thảm thương" (tragic)
Summary:

"Chấu" is a versatile word in Vietnamese that often conveys deep sadness or gloom, especially in poetic contexts.

noun
  1. như châu chấu
    • buồn như chấu cắn
      gloomily sad

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