khó khuây

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The Vietnamese word "khó khuây" can be understood as "inconsolable" in English. It describes a state of deep sadness or distress where a person is unable to find comfort or solace, even when others try to help.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khó khuây" is often used to describe someone who is grieving or upset about something significant, such as the loss of a loved one or a major disappointment.
• You can use it in both spoken and written Vietnamese when you want to express that someone is very sad and cannot be comforted.

Example:

• "Sau khi mẹ qua đời, cô ấy trở nên rất khó khuây." (After her mother passed away, she became very inconsolable.)

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or poetry, "khó khuây" can be used to convey a deep emotional state, often reflecting on the human experience of loss or heartache.
• You might encounter it in discussions about mental health, where it can describe prolonged periods of sadness that may require professional help.

Word Variants:

• "Khuây" itself means to comfort or to soothe, so you can find it in different contexts. For example:
  • "Khuây khỏa" means to ease one's mind or to comfort someone, which is the opposite of "khó khuây".

Different Meanings:

• While "khó khuây" primarily refers to being inconsolable, in some contexts, it can also imply difficulty in coping with a situation rather than being entirely unable to be comforted.

Academic

1. Inconsolable