ngấu nghiến

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The Vietnamese word "ngấu nghiến" means "to devour" or "to eat eagerly and greedily." It describes the action of consuming food or reading something with great enthusiasm and intensity.

Usage Instructions:

• "Ngấu nghiến" is commonly used with two main contexts:
  • Eating food
  • Reading books or materials

Examples:

1. Eating:

   • "Anh ấy ăn ngấu nghiến một cái bánh mì."
   • (He devoured a sandwich.)

2. Reading:

   • "Cô ấy đọc ngấu nghiến một cuốn sách."
   • (She devoured a book.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "ngấu nghiến" can be used metaphorically to describe someone who is intensely engaged in any activity, not just eating or reading. For instance: - "Anh ta ngấu nghiến thông tin trên internet." - (He devoured information on the internet.)

Word Variants:

• The phrase can be combined with other words to describe specific situations, such as:
  • "ngấu nghiến ăn" (devour food)
  • "ngấu nghiến đọc" (devour reading)

Different Meanings:

While the primary meanings are about eating and reading, it can also express a passionate engagement in any activity, like watching a movie or learning a new skill.

Academic

1. Devour
   • Ăn ngấu nghiến
     To devour one's meal
   • Đọc ngấu nghiến một cuốn sách
     To devour a book