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The Vietnamese word "khò khò" refers to the sound of snoring, specifically a monotonous, deep, or rumbling type of snore. It is often used to describe the sound that someone makes while they are sleeping, particularly when their breathing is obstructed, resulting in a loud and repetitive noise.

Usage Instructions:

• When to Use: You can use "khò khò" when talking about someone snoring during sleep. It can describe both the action of snoring and the sound itself.
• Form: It is typically used as a verb or can be used in adjective form to describe the sound.

Example:

• Basic Example: "Anh ấy ngủ ngáy khò khò." (He snores loudly while sleeping.)
• Contextual Example: "Tối qua, tôi không thể ngủ vì hàng xóm khò khò suốt đêm." (Last night, I couldn't sleep because my neighbor was snoring all night long.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Khò khò" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is monotonous or dull, similar to how the sound of snoring can be perceived.
  • Example: "Bài giảng của thầy ấy khò khò quá." (The teacher's lecture was so monotonous.)

Word Variants:

• Ngủ ngáy: This is a more formal term for "snoring."
• Ngáy: This word can also be used on its own to refer to snoring.

Different Meanings:

• While "khò khò" primarily refers to snoring, in a more figurative sense, it can describe any repetitive or dull sound. However, this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• Ngáy: A direct synonym for snoring.
• Khò: This can refer to a less intense form of snoring or a similar sound.

Academic

1. Monotonous snores
   • Ngủ ngáy khò khò
     To make monotonous snores in one's sleep