nối khố

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "nối khố" refers to a close and intimate friendship. It is often used to describe someone who is not just a friend, but a very dear companion—like a bosom friend or a confidant. This term conveys a sense of deep trust and connection between people.

Basic Meaning:

• "Nối khố" translates to "bosom friend" or "close friend" in English.
• It implies a relationship that is very close, where friends share secrets, support each other, and have a bond that goes beyond casual friendship.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nối khố" when talking about someone you are very close to, such as a best friend or someone you rely on emotionally.
• This term is typically used in informal contexts among friends or in conversations about personal relationships.

Example:

• "Tôi có một người bạn nối khố từ thuở nhỏ."
  • Translation: "I have a bosom friend from childhood."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced usage, "nối khố" can also imply a lifelong partnership or a deep emotional connection that withstands the test of time and challenges.
• You might use it in a sentence like:
  • "Chúng tôi đã trải qua nhiều khó khăn cùng nhau, nên tôi coi anh ấy là bạn nối khố."
  • Translation: "We have gone through many hardships together, so I consider him a bosom friend."

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "nối khố," but you might find related phrases such as:
  • "bạn thân" (close friend) – a more general term for a good friend.
  • "bạn tri kỷ" (soulmate friend) – someone you share a deep understanding with.

Different Meanings:

• "Nối khố" is specifically used to denote closeness in friendship and does not have other meanings in different contexts.

Synonyms:

• "bạn thân" – close friend
• "bạn chí cốt" – confidant
• "bạn tâm giao" – soul friend

Academic

1. Very intimate, bosom (friend)
   • Bạn nối khố
     A bosom friend, a bedfellow, a chum