nồng nực

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The Vietnamese word "nồng nực" means "sultry" in English. It describes weather that is hot and humid, making it feel uncomfortable. When the air is thick and sticky, we often use "nồng nực" to express that feeling.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nồng nực" when talking about the weather, especially in the summer or in tropical areas.
• It can also be used to describe a feeling of stuffiness in a room that is too warm and lacks fresh air.

Example:

• Trời nồng nực quá hôm nay. (The weather is very sultry today.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "nồng nực" in more descriptive writing or conversation about the weather to set a mood or atmosphere. For example, you might say, "Trong những ngày nồng nực, tôi thích ngồi bên quạt máy." (On sultry days, I like to sit by the fan.)

Word Variants:

• Nồng (intense, rich) - can indicate strong flavors or smells.
• Nực (stuffy) - can refer to a feeling of suffocation due to heat or lack of air.

Different Meanings:

While "nồng nực" primarily relates to sultry weather, the individual components "nồng" and "nực" can have other meanings based on context: - "Nồng" can also describe something very strong or rich, like a strong smell or taste. - "Nực" can refer to a feeling of being stifled or suffocated in a more general sense, not just limited to weather.

Synonyms:

• Ong bức - another term for sultry or hot and oppressive weather.

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1. Sultry
   • Trời nồng nực
     The weather is sultry