cúm núm

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The Vietnamese word "cúm núm" is an adjective that describes someone who is timorous or fearful. It conveys a sense of being scared, shy, or anxious in certain situations.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cúm núm" to describe a person's behavior or feelings when they seem nervous or afraid.
• It is often used in informal conversations.

Example:

• Sentence: "Cô ấy rất cúm núm khi phải nói chuyện trước đám đông." Translation: "She is very scared when she has to speak in front of a crowd."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced conversation, you can use "cúm núm" to describe not just people, but also certain animals or situations that evoke fear.
• For instance, you might say, "Con mèo cúm núm khi thấy tiếng sấm." (The cat is scared when it hears thunder.)

Word Variants:

• While "cúm núm" is a standalone adjective, it can be used in different contexts to modify nouns. For example, "cảm giác cúm núm" (a feeling of fear) or "người cúm núm" (a fearful person).

Different Meanings:

• "Cúm núm" primarily refers to being fearful. It does not have widely recognized alternative meanings but can be understood in various contexts related to anxiety and timidity.

Academic

adjective

1. Timorous; scarful