nhây nhây

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The Vietnamese word "nhây nhây" is often used to describe a behavior that is playful, teasing, or sometimes a bit annoying. It can refer to someone who is being silly, joking around, or not taking things seriously. The term can also imply a sense of being slow or lazy in responding or doing something.

Usage Instructions:

• "Nhây nhây" is commonly used in informal settings, often among friends or peers.
• It can describe both actions and attitudes, so you can use it to talk about how someone behaves in a light-hearted way.

Examples:

1. In a playful context:

   • "Cậu ấy luôn nhây nhây khi tôi hỏi về bài tập."

2. In a teasing context:

   • "Đừng nhây nhây nữa, nhanh lên!"

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "nhây nhây" can express frustration or annoyance: - "Cô ấy cứ nhây nhây mãi không chịu quyết định." - (She keeps being indecisive and doesn't want to make a decision.)

Word Variants:

• "Nhây": This can be used on its own to describe a similar behavior, but it is less common than "nhây nhây."
• "Nhây nhá": This variant adds a playful tone, often used to further emphasize the teasing nature.

Different Meanings:

In some contexts, "nhây nhây" can also imply a sense of being lazy or not wanting to do something. For example: - "Anh ấy nhây nhây cả buổi không chịu làm việc." - (He has been lazy all day and doesn't want to work.)

Synonyms:

• "Đùa giỡn": This means "to joke" and can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
• "Làm trò": This means "to play around," which shares a similar playful connotation.

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