hẩm

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The Vietnamese word "hẩm" is an adjective that describes something that is nasty or unpleasant, often referring to smells or tastes that are sour or stale. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand it better:

Basic Meaning:

• Hẩm: Nasty; smelling or tasting sour or stale.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "hẩm" to describe food that has gone bad or has an unpleasant smell. It can also refer to a situation or environment that feels uncomfortable or uninviting.

Example Sentences:

1. Cái thức ăn này hẩm quá!
   (This food is so nasty!)

2. Trong phòng này có mùi hẩm.
   (There is a nasty smell in this room.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "hẩm" can be used metaphorically to describe situations that feel unpleasant or undesirable, not just physical smells or tastes.

Word Variants:

• Hẩm hảm: This phrase can emphasize the unpleasantness, often used colloquially.
• Hẩm hẩm: A less common variant often used in informal contexts to describe something that has a slightly bad smell or taste, but not as strongly as "hẩm."

Different Meanings:

While "hẩm" primarily describes unpleasant smells or tastes, it can also imply a general state of being that is unsatisfactory or undesirable.

Synonyms:

• Thối: Smelly; rotten.
• Ôi: Spoiled; rotten (often used for food).
• Khó chịu: Uncomfortable; unpleasant (when referring to situations or feelings).

Academic

adj

1. Nusty; smelling or tasting sour or stale