nhút nhát

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The Vietnamese word "nhút nhát" translates to "timid" or "shy" in English. It describes a person who feels nervous or uncomfortable in social situations, often avoiding confrontation or speaking up.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nhút nhát" to describe someone's personality or behavior.
• It is often used when a person is hesitant to express their thoughts or feelings.

Examples:

1. Basic usage:

   • "Cô ấy rất nhút nhát."
   • (She is very shy.)

2. Usage in a sentence:

   • "Tôi nhút nhát không dám nói thẳng."
   • (I am too timid to speak up.)

Advanced Usage:

"Nhút nhát" can also be used in more complex sentences to express a situation where someone's shyness affects their actions: - "Anh ấy nhút nhát đến nỗi không dám tham gia vào cuộc thảo luận." - (He is so timid that he doesn't dare to participate in the discussion.)

Word Variants:

• Nhút nhát (adjective): means timid or shy.
• Sự nhút nhát (noun): means timidity or shyness.

Different Meanings:

While "nhút nhát" primarily conveys shyness or timidity, it can also imply a lack of confidence in certain contexts.

Synonyms:

• Xấu hổ: which means embarrassed or ashamed.
• Ngại ngùng: which means shy or hesitant.

Antonyms:

• Tự tin: which means confident.
• Mạnh dạn: which means bold or daring.

Academic

1. Timid, shy
   • Nhút nhát không dám nói thẳng
     To be too timid to speak up