nóng

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The Vietnamese word "nóng" is an adjective that primarily means "hot" or "warm." It can be used in several contexts, and here’s a comprehensive explanation:

Basic Meaning:

1. Hot/Temperature: "Nóng" is used to describe something that has a high temperature. For example:

   • Usage: "Nước nóng" means "hot water."
   • Example: "Cái bếp này rất nóng." (This stove is very hot.)

2. Warm: It can also refer to something that is warm, not necessarily hot.

   • Example: "Thời tiết hôm nay rất nóng." (The weather today is very warm.)

Advanced Usage:

1. Emotional State: "Nóng" can also describe someone who is hot-tempered or quick to anger.

   • Example: "Anh ấy rất nóng tính." (He has a very hot temper.)

2. Fervent: In a more figurative sense, "nóng" can imply passion or fervor towards something.

   • Example: "Cô ấy có lòng nóng với công việc." (She has a fervent passion for her work.)

Word Variants:

• Nóng bỏng: This means "scorching" or "burning hot."
• Nóng lòng: This phrase means to be eager or anxious about something.

Different Meanings:

• While "nóng" primarily relates to temperature and emotions, it can also imply urgency in some contexts, such as a "nóng" issue that requires immediate attention.

Synonyms:

• Nóng can have synonyms depending on the context:
  • For temperature: ấm (warm), bỏng (scorching).
  • For emotional states: cáu (angry), nổi giận (to get angry).

Example Sentences:

• Temperature: "Cái cà phê này còn nóng." (This coffee is still hot.)
• Emotional: "Cô ấy đừng nói chuyện với anh ấy khi anh ấy đang nóng." (Don’t talk to him when he’s angry.)
• Fervor: "Chúng ta cần một đội ngũ nóng để hoàn thành dự án này." (We need a passionate team to complete this project.)

Conclusion:

Understanding "nóng" will help you express various feelings and situations, from describing the weather to discussing emotions.

Academic

adj

1. hot; warm; fervet
   • nước nóng
     hot water

adj

1. hot-tempered; quick tempered