hẳn hoi

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The Vietnamese phrase "hẳn hoi" is used to indicate doing something thoroughly, properly, or in a complete manner. It conveys the idea that if you choose to do something, you should do it well and with commitment.

Basic Explanation:

• Meaning: "Hẳn hoi" translates roughly to "properly" or "thoroughly" in English. It suggests that if someone is going to do something, they should do it with full effort and seriousness.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "hẳn hoi" when you want to emphasize the importance of doing a task well rather than doing it half-heartedly or not at all.

Examples:

1. Ăn ở hẳn hoi: This means "to behave properly" or "to live a steady life." It emphasizes the importance of being responsible and consistent in one’s actions.

   • Example: "Nếu bạn muốn có một cuộc sống tốt đẹp, bạn cần ăn ở hẳn hoi." (If you want to have a good life, you need to behave properly.)

2. Học hành hẳn hoi: This means "to study properly" or "to study diligently."

   • Example: "Để thi đậu, bạn phải học hành hẳn hoi." (To pass the exam, you must study properly.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "hẳn hoi" can be used to express the idea of commitment in various contexts. For instance, in discussing work or projects, you might say: - "Nếu đã nhận nhiệm vụ, thì phải làm hẳn hoi." (If you have taken on a task, you must do it thoroughly.)

Word Variants:

While "hẳn hoi" is a fixed phrase, it can be used in different contexts to imply thoroughness. There are other phrases that convey similar ideas but may have slightly different connotations, such as: - Chăm chỉ: Diligent or hardworking. - Tận tâm: Dedicated or devoted.

Different Meanings:

Though "hẳn hoi" primarily refers to doing something thoroughly, it can also imply certainty or assurance in certain contexts. For example: - "Hẳn hoi sẽ thành công" means "It will surely succeed," showing confidence in the outcome.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "hẳn hoi" that convey a similar sense of thoroughness include: - Đàng hoàng: Properly or decently. - Rõ ràng: Clearly or distinctly.

Academic

1. Không làm thì thôi nhưng làm thì làm hẳn hoi
2. Either do nothing or do something and do it thoroughly
   • Ăn ở hẳn hoi
     To be steady in one's behaviour