hồi nãy

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The Vietnamese word "hồi nãy" means "just now" or "a little while ago." It is used to refer to something that happened very recently, usually within the past few minutes or hours.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "hồi nãy" when talking about an event or action that occurred shortly before the current moment.
• It is often used in casual conversations.

Example Sentence:

• Hồi nãy, tôi gặp chị Lan ở trong siêu thị. (Just now, I met sister Lan in the supermarket.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Hồi nãy" can also imply a sense of familiarity with the recent past. For example, if you and a friend are discussing something that happened moments ago, you can use "hồi nãy" to reference that specific moment without needing to specify exactly when it was.

Word Variants:

• "Hồi" alone can mean "back" or "past," but when combined with "nãy," it specifically refers to a short time ago.
• "Nãy" is often used in casual speech and does not have a standalone meaning.

Different Meanings:

• "Hồi nãy" specifically refers to a very recent past, while "hồi" by itself can refer to a longer past period depending on context.

Academic

1. Just now