nhụt

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The Vietnamese word "nhụt" refers to the idea of something being "dampened" or "weakened." It can describe both physical and emotional states. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand its usage better:

Basic Meaning:

1. Dampened: When something is made less intense or is reduced in strength or effectiveness.

   • Example: "Một con dao nhụt" means "a blunt knife," indicating that the knife is no longer sharp and effective.

2. Weakened: To lose strength or enthusiasm.

   • Example: "Không bao giờ để cho tinh thần hăng hái nhụt đi" translates to "never to let one's enthusiasm be damped," meaning you should always keep your spirit high.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "nhụt" when describing situations where something has lost its sharpness, effectiveness, or enthusiasm.
• Forms: It can be used in both physical contexts (like tools) and emotional contexts (like motivation).

Example Sentences:

1. Physical: "Con dao này nhụt quá, tôi cần mài lại." (This knife is too blunt; I need to sharpen it.)
2. Emotional: "Cố gắng đừng để những khó khăn nhụt đi sự quyết tâm của bạn." (Try not to let difficulties dampen your determination.)

Advanced Usage:

"Nhụt" can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone's ambitions or goals become less intense or where their motivations are affected by external factors. For example: - "Áp lực công việc có thể nhụt đi sự sáng tạo của bạn." (Work pressure can dampen your creativity.)

Word Variants:

• "Nhụt nhạt": This term can be used to describe something that is dull or lacks vibrancy, often in terms of color or flavor.

Different Meanings:

While "nhụt" primarily conveys the idea of dampening or weakening, it can also imply a loss of enthusiasm or drive, especially in emotional contexts.

Synonyms:

• Giảm sút: To decrease or diminish.
• Yếu đi: To weaken.
• Làm giảm: To reduce.

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1. Blunt
   • Dao nhụt
     A blunt knife
2. Get damped, get dampened, weaken
   • Không bao giờ để cho tinh thần hăng hái nhụt đi
     Never to let one's enthusiasm be damped