mồ hôi

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The Vietnamese word "mồ hôi" is a noun that means "sweat" or "perspiration" in English. It refers to the moisture that our bodies produce through the skin, especially when we are hot, exercising, or feeling nervous.

Usage Instructions

• "Mồ hôi" is used to describe the liquid that comes from our skin. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
• You can use "mồ hôi" to talk about physical activity, temperature, or emotional states.

Examples

1. Basic Use:

   • "Tôi ra mồ hôi khi tập thể dục." (I sweat when I exercise.)

2. Emotional Context:

   • "Tôi đổ mồ hôi vì hồi hộp." (I sweat because I am nervous.)

Advanced Usage

• You can combine "mồ hôi" with other words to create phrases:
  • "Mồ hôi lạnh": cold sweat (often related to fear or anxiety).
  • "Mồ hôi công sức": sweat of hard work (referring to the effort put into a task).

Word Variants

• Verb Form: "đổ mồ hôi" means "to sweat" or "to produce sweat."
• Adjective Form: "mồ hôi" can be used in expressions like "mồ hôi nhễ nhại" which means "sweaty" or "soaked in sweat."

Different Meanings

While "mồ hôi" primarily refers to sweat, it can also metaphorically refer to the effort or hard work put into something, similar to the English phrase "blood, sweat, and tears."

Synonyms

• "Mồ hôi" has a few synonyms:
  • "mồ hôi nước" (more formal, literally "water sweat").
  • "mồ hôi mặn" (salty sweat, emphasizing the taste).

Academic

noun

1. sweat; perspiration