mơ màng

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The Vietnamese word "mơ màng" can be understood as "dreamy" or "vague." It describes a state of being where someone is not fully awake or alert, often lost in thoughts or dreams. It conveys a sense of being somewhat disconnected from reality, either because they are daydreaming or because they are not paying attention.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "mơ màng" to describe a person's state of mind or appearance when they seem absent or distracted. It can also be used to describe thoughts that are not grounded in reality.

Example:

1. In a Sentence: "Cô ấy nhìn có vẻ mơ màng khi nghe giảng."
   (She looks dreamy while listening to the lecture.)

2. In Context: If someone is daydreaming during a meeting, you could say, "Anh ấy đang mơ màng và không chú ý đến những gì đang diễn ra."
   (He is dreamy and not paying attention to what is happening.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more poetic or literary context, "mơ màng" can be used to evoke a sense of nostalgia or longing for something unattainable. For instance, you might say, "Những kỷ niệm mơ màng của tuổi thơ luôn ám ảnh tôi."
(This translates to: The vague memories of childhood always haunt me.)

Word Variants:

• Mơ mộng: This variant means "to daydream" or "to fantasize." It involves actively dreaming or imagining something, often about unrealistic or hopeful aspirations.
• Mơ hồ: This means "vague" or "ambiguous," often used when something is unclear or not well-defined.

Different Meanings:

• Mơ màng can also imply a state of confusion or being lost in thought, not just in a dreamy sense but also in being unsure or indecisive.

Synonyms:

• Mơ mộng: to dream or daydream.
• Hồn nhiên: innocent or naïve, often used to describe a carefree state of mind.
• Mơ hồ: vague or indistinct, which can also imply confusion.

Academic

1. See vaguely in adream
2. Dream, be a dreamer
   • Mơ màng những điều không thiết thực
     To dream of impractical things