khắc khoải

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The Vietnamese word "khắc khoải" is an adjective that describes a feeling of deep worry or anxiety. It conveys a sense of longing or restlessness, often associated with a strong emotional state where someone is troubled by thoughts or feelings that they cannot easily shake off.

Meaning:

• Basic Meaning: "Khắc khoải" means feeling worried or anxious, often with a sense of longing.
• Advanced Meaning: It can also refer to an emotional state characterized by a persistent and overwhelming sense of unease, often linked to missing someone or something.

Usage Instructions:

• When to Use: Use "khắc khoải" when you want to express that someone is deeply troubled or anxious about a situation, or when they are yearning for something or someone they cannot have at the moment.
• Who Can Use: Anyone can use this word in both spoken and written Vietnamese, especially in more poetic or emotional contexts.

Examples:

1. Simple Example:

   • "Tôi cảm thấy khắc khoải khi không biết tin tức của cô ấy."
   • (I feel anxious when I don’t know news about her.)

2. Advanced Example:

   • "Trong những đêm dài, nỗi khắc khoải về quê hương lại trỗi dậy trong lòng tôi."
   • (On long nights, the anxiety about my homeland rises again in my heart.)

Word Variants:

• "Khắc khoải" can often be paired with other words to create expressions, such as:
  • "Khắc khoải chờ đợi": anxious waiting.
  • "Khắc khoải nhớ nhung": longing and missing someone/something.

Different Meanings:

While "khắc khoải" primarily refers to anxiety and longing, it can also imply a more poetic sense of yearning for something lost or unattainable, making it versatile in emotional contexts.

Synonyms:

• Lo lắng: worried.
• Khao khát: yearning, craving.
• Nhớ nhung: missing, longing for.

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adj

1. worried; anxious