hoạn nạn

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The Vietnamese word "hoạn nạn" is a noun that translates to "calamity," "misfortune," or "disaster" in English. It refers to difficult or unfortunate situations that someone might face in life.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hoạn nạn" is often used to describe severe hardships or crises that can affect individuals or groups.
• You can use it when talking about someone going through tough times or when discussing events that caused widespread suffering.

Example:

• "Trong lúc hoạn nạn, bạn bè luôn là chỗ dựa tốt nhất." (In times of misfortune, friends are always the best support.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "hoạn nạn" in more complex sentences to express solidarity or to highlight the importance of helping others during tough times. For example:
  • "Chúng ta cần đoàn kết để giúp đỡ nhau trong cơn hoạn nạn." (We need to unite to help each other in times of calamity.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "hoạn nạn," but related phrases include:
  • "cơn hoạn nạn" (time of misfortune)
  • "khó khăn" (difficulties) which is somewhat similar in meaning.

Different Meanings:

• While "hoạn nạn" primarily refers to misfortune, it can also imply a sense of urgency when dealing with disasters.

Academic

noun

1. calamity; misfortune; disaster
   • giúp đỡ ai trong cơn hoạn nạn
     to assist someone in misfortune