hiu quạnh

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The Vietnamese word "hiu quạnh" is an adjective that describes a state of being deserted or lonely. It is often used to convey a feeling of emptiness or isolation, suggesting that a place or situation lacks life, activity, or companionship.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hiu quạnh" can be used to describe places, such as an abandoned building, a quiet street, or a remote area.
• It can also express feelings of loneliness in a more emotional context, such as feeling isolated in a crowd or experiencing solitude.

Examples:

1. Describing a Place:

   • "Căn nhà này trông hiu quạnh quá."
   • (This house looks very deserted.)

2. Describing an Emotion:

   • "Tôi cảm thấy hiu quạnh khi không có bạn bè bên cạnh."
   • (I feel lonely when I don't have friends around.)

Advanced Usage:

In literature or poetry, "hiu quạnh" might be used to evoke a deeper sense of melancholy or nostalgia, illustrating not just physical emptiness but emotional desolation as well.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "hiu quạnh," but you might see it combined with other words or phrases to express different forms of loneliness or desolation, such as "cảnh hiu quạnh" (lonely scene).

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adj

1. deserted; lonely