nghiện

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The Vietnamese word "nghiện" means "to be addicted" or "to have an addiction." It refers to a strong dependence on a substance or activity that can negatively affect a person's life. Here’s a detailed explanation for new learners:

Basic Meaning:

• Nghiện: To be addicted to something (usually substances like drugs, alcohol, or activities like gambling).

Usage Instructions:

• The word "nghiện" is often used with a noun to specify what someone is addicted to.
• It can also be used in a more casual context to describe a strong liking or obsession (though this is less common).

Examples:

1. Nghiện rượu: To be addicted to alcohol.

   • Example sentence: Anh ấy đang cố gắng cai nghiện rượu. (He is trying to quit being addicted to alcohol.)

2. Nghiện thuốc: To be addicted to drugs.

   • Example sentence: Cô ấy nghiện thuốc và cần sự giúp đỡ. (She is addicted to drugs and needs help.)

3. Nghiện chè: To be addicted to strong tea.

   • Example sentence: Ông ấy uống chè mỗi ngày nên bị nghiện chè. (He drinks strong tea every day, so he is addicted to it.)

4. Nghiện game: To be addicted to gaming.

   • Example sentence: Nhiều bạn trẻ hiện nay bị nghiện game. (Many young people nowadays are addicted to gaming.)

Advanced Usage:

• In a broader sense, "nghiện" can imply a strong passion or enthusiasm for something, not just substances.
  • Example: Nghiện đọc sách (to be addicted to reading books).

Word Variants:

• Nghiện ngập: A more severe form of addiction.
• Người nghiện: An addict (a person who is addicted).

Different Meanings:

• While "nghiện" primarily refers to addiction, in casual conversation, it can express a strong liking, like being "crazy about" something.
  • Example: Tôi nghiện ăn sushi. (I am crazy about eating sushi.)

Synonyms:

• Say mê: To be passionate about or to be infatuated with.
• Thích quá mức: To like excessively.

Note:

• The word "nghiện" often carries a negative connotation when referring to substance abuse, but it can also be used in a lighter context for hobbies or interests.

Academic

1. Be addicted tọ
   • Nghiền rượu
     To be addicted to drugs
   • Nghiện chè
     To be addicted to strong tea
   • Nghiện thuốc phiện
     To be an opium addict