hờ hững

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The Vietnamese word "hờ hững" means "indifferent" or "cool." It describes a state of not being very interested, enthusiastic, or emotionally involved in something or someone. When someone is "hờ hững," they may seem detached or unresponsive.

Usage Instructions

• Context: Use "hờ hững" when talking about people's emotions or attitudes, especially when they are not showing warmth or interest.
• Formality: It is a neutral word and can be used in both casual and formal contexts.

Examples

1. Simple Example:

   • Cô ấy luôn hờ hững với những lời khen ngợi.
   • (She is always indifferent to compliments.)

2. Situational Example:

   • Khi tôi mời anh ấy đi xem phim, anh chỉ trả lời hờ hững.
   • (When I invited him to the movies, he just replied coolly.)

Advanced Usage

• You can use "hờ hững" in more complex sentences to describe situations or emotions:
  • Mọi người đã có một sự tiếp đón hờ hững đối với kế hoạch mới của công ty.
  • (Everyone had a cool reception to the company's new plan.)

Word Variants

• Hờ hững can be used with other words to create phrases:
  • Tình cảm hờ hững: indifferent feelings
  • Thái độ hờ hững: indifferent attitude

Different Meanings

• While "hờ hững" primarily means "indifferent," it can also imply a sense of coolness or lack of enthusiasm in various contexts.
• It may not always have a negative connotation; it can be used to describe someone who is calmly detached rather than overly emotional.

Academic

1. Indifferent, cool
   • Sự tiếp đón hờ hững
     A cool reception