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hí húi

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The Vietnamese word "hí húi" means to be busy with something, often implying that someone is absorbed in a task or activity. It conveys a sense of being focused and somewhat engrossed in whatever one is doing.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "hí húi" to describe someone who is diligently working on a task, often with a sense of concentration or enthusiasm.
  • It is commonly used with activities like studying, working on projects, or engaging in hobbies.
Example:
  • ấy luôn hí húi làm bài tập về nhà. (She is always busy with her homework.)
Advanced Usage:
  • "Hí húi" can also imply a sense of diligence or persistence, suggesting that someone is not just busy, but is putting in effort into what they are doing.
  • You might use it in a sentence like: Anh ta hí húi sửa xe cả buổi chiều. (He was busy working on the car all afternoon.)
Word Variants:
  • There aren't direct variants of "hí húi," but you can modify it with different subjects or activities to tailor it to various contexts. For example, you could say "hí húi nấu ăn" (busy cooking) or "hí húi học bài" (busy studying).
Different Meanings:
  • While "hí húi" generally means to be occupied with something, it can also carry a connotation of being somewhat playful or light-hearted about the task, depending on the context.
  1. Be busy with (at), busy oneself with (at)
    • Lúc nào ta cũng hí húi làm bài tập
      She is always busy with (at) her homework

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