nặc

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The Vietnamese word "nặc" has a few important meanings and usages that you should know as a beginner.

Basic Meaning

1. To Reek Of: "Nặc" is often used to describe something that has a strong, unpleasant smell. For example, when someone is said to "nặc mùi rượi," it means they reek of alcohol, suggesting that they have a strong smell of liquor, often due to drinking.

Usage Instructions

You can use "nặc" when you want to talk about something being completely filled with a certain quality, usually something negative like a bad smell or an unpleasant characteristic.

Examples

1. Reeking of Alcohol:

   • "Lúc nào mồm cũng nặc mùi rượi."
   • Translation: "He is always reeking of alcohol."

2. Sounding Ironical:

   • "Mở mồm ra là nặc giọng mỉa mai."
   • Translation: "Whenever he opens his mouth, he sounds wholly ironical."
   • This suggests that the person's tone is filled with sarcasm or irony.

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "nặc" can be used metaphorically to describe things that are overwhelmingly characterized by a particular quality, not just smells. For instance, you can describe a style of writing or a speech that is heavily imbued with sarcasm or irony.

Word Variants and Related Words

• Nặc nề: This refers to something that is heavily laden or burdened, similar to "nặc" but used in a broader context.

Different Meanings

While "nặc" primarily refers to reeking or being filled with something, it can also imply a dominating characteristic in other contexts, such as a person’s attitude or behavior being overwhelmingly negative.

Synonyms

• Thối: This means "rotten" or "stinky" and can be used in a similar context to describe bad smells.
• Ngập: This means "to be filled" and can be used when referring to being filled with a quality or characteristic.

Academic

1. Reek of
   • Lúc nào mồm cũng nặc mùi rượi
     To be always reeking of alcohol
2. Entirely consist of, be completely pervaded with, taste wholly of
   • Mở mồm ra là nặc giọng mỉa mai
     To sound wholly ironical whenever one opens one's mouth