mửa mật

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The Vietnamese word "mửa mật" means "very hard" or "exhausting." It is often used to describe a situation where someone has to work extremely hard to achieve something.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "mửa mật" when talking about tasks that require a lot of effort and dedication. It often implies that the work is not only challenging but also tiring.

Example:

• Sentence: "Làm việc mửa mật cả một tuần mới xong được việc."
• Translation: "I got the job done only after a week of very hard work."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "mửa mật" can describe not only physical work but also mental or emotional challenges. For example: - "Dự án này đòi hỏi tôi phải làm việc mửa mật trong nhiều tháng." - Translation: "This project requires me to work very hard for many months."

Word Variants:

• Mệt mỏi: This means "tired" or "fatigued," which is related but focuses more on the feeling of exhaustion rather than the effort itself.
• Khó khăn: This translates to "difficult," which can be used to describe challenges but does not necessarily imply the same level of effort as "mửa mật."

Different Meanings:

While "mửa mật" primarily refers to hard work, it may also be used in a more figurative sense to describe situations or tasks that are mentally or emotionally draining, not just physically demanding.

Synonyms:

• Vất vả: This means "hardship" or "strenuous," and can be used in similar contexts.
• Cực nhọc: This means "exhausting" and can also convey a sense of hard work and difficulty.

Academic

1. Very hard, exhausting
   • Làm việc mửa mật cả một tuần mới xong được việc
     To get a job done only after a week of very hard work