khàn khàn

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The Vietnamese word "khàn khàn" is an adjective used to describe a voice that is hoarse or raspy. It often refers to a voice that sounds rough or shaky, which can happen when someone has a sore throat, is sick, or has been speaking loudly for a long time.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "khàn khàn" to describe someone's voice when they are not speaking clearly or when their voice sounds different than usual.
• It is often used in the context of someone who may have a cold or has been yelling.

Example:

• Câu ví dụ (Example sentence): "Hôm nay, tôi thấy cô ấy nói khàn khàn." (Today, I noticed she spoke in a hoarse voice.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Khàn khàn" can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or an atmosphere that feels tense or heavy, although this is less common.
• Example: "Không khí trong buổi họp hôm nay thật khàn khàn." (The atmosphere in today’s meeting felt tense.)

Word Variants:

• Khàn: This is a simpler form of the word that can also be used to describe hoarseness but is less descriptive than "khàn khàn."
• Khàn khàn is often repeated in Vietnamese to emphasize the quality of the hoarseness.

Different Meanings:

• While "khàn khàn" primarily refers to a hoarse voice, it can also imply a certain emotional state, such as feeling weak or lacking energy, similar to how a hoarse voice might sound.

Synonyms:

• Rát: This word also means hoarse, but it can imply a more painful or scratchy sensation.
• Khô: This means dry, which can be used to describe a voice that sounds dry or lacking moisture, similar to "khàn khàn."

Academic

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