cảm mạo

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The Vietnamese word "cảm mạo" means to be indisposed or to catch a cold. It is used to describe a state of feeling unwell, particularly with symptoms like a runny nose, sneezing, or a sore throat.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cảm mạo" is typically used to describe mild illnesses or cold symptoms.
• It is often used in everyday conversations when someone feels under the weather but not severely ill.

Example:

• Tôi bị cảm mạo nên không thể đi làm hôm nay. (I caught a cold, so I can't go to work today.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more formal contexts, you might encounter "cảm mạo" in medical settings or discussions about health.
• You can combine it with other words to specify the symptoms, such as "cảm mạo nhẹ" (mild cold) or "cảm mạo nặng" (severe cold).

Word Variants:

• "Cảm" (cold) can also refer to other types of feelings or conditions, such as "cảm xúc" (emotion) or "cảm giác" (sensation).
• The word "mạo" can be associated with "mạo hiểm" (risk) in different contexts but is primarily used here in relation to illness.

Different Meanings:

• While "cảm mạo" specifically refers to catching a cold, "cảm" on its own can refer to feelings or emotions, and "mạo" can relate to appearance or risk depending on the context.

Synonyms:

• "Cảm cúm" (flu) – refers to flu symptoms, which can be more severe than a simple cold.
• "Bệnh cảm" – another way to refer to a cold or flu.
• "Cảm lạnh" – also means to catch a cold, often used interchangeably with "cảm mạo."

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verb

1. To be indisposed (by a cold...), to catch a cold