lừ khừ

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The Vietnamese word "lừ khừ" is an adjective that describes a feeling of being a bit unwell, sluggish, or out of sorts. It can refer to someone feeling tired or lacking energy, similar to how one might feel when they are coming down with a cold or flu.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "lừ khừ" to describe your own feelings or the feelings of others when they are not at their best. It can also be used to describe a general feeling of tiredness or malaise.

Example:

• "Hôm nay tôi cảm thấy lừ khừ, có lẽ tôi sắp bị cảm." (Today I feel out of sorts, maybe I'm about to catch a cold.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Lừ khừ" can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe a situation or mood that feels dull or uninspired.
• For example: "Bữa tiệc hôm qua lừ khừ quá, không ai muốn nhảy múa." (The party yesterday was so dull, no one wanted to dance.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "lừ khừ", but you may hear similar expressions or related adjectives like "mệt mỏi" (tired) or "khó chịu" (uncomfortable) used in similar contexts.

Different Meaning:

While "lừ khừ" primarily refers to a feeling of being unwell or sluggish, it can also imply a lack of enthusiasm or a slow response in a more casual, playful context.

Academic

1. Feel out of sorts, sicken for
   • lừ khừ như muốn cúm
     To sicken for flu