ẩn hiện

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The Vietnamese word "ẩn hiện" is a verb that means "to appear and disappear" or "to loom." It conveys the idea of something that is not fully visible or is partially hidden, often creating a sense of mystery or suspense.

Usage Instructions

• "Ẩn hiện" is often used to describe things that are not clearly visible, such as shadows, figures in the distance, or images that seem to emerge and fade away.
• It can also refer to targets in practice, as in targets that appear and disappear, making it more challenging to aim at them.

Examples

1. Literal Use:

   • "Xa xa có bóng người ẩn hiện."
   • Translation: "In the distance, a human shadow is looming."

2. Metaphorical Use:

   • "Những kỷ niệm ẩn hiện trong tâm trí tôi."
   • Translation: "Memories loom in my mind."

3. In Context of Practice:

   • "Chúng tôi tập bắn bia ẩn hiện."
   • Translation: "We practice shooting at revolving targets."

Advanced Usage

In literature or poetry, "ẩn hiện" can be used to evoke emotions or create imagery. It can describe abstract concepts, such as feelings or thoughts that come and go, or situations that seem unclear and then become clearer.

Word Variants

• The word does not have direct variants, but it can be used in different forms within sentences depending on context, such as using it in different tenses.

Different Meanings

While "ẩn hiện" primarily focuses on the physical act of appearing and disappearing, it can also be used metaphorically to describe: - The fleeting nature of thoughts, memories, or emotions. - Situations that are uncertain or ambiguous.

Academic

verb

1. Now appear, now disappear; to loom
   • xa xa có bóng người ẩn hiện
     a human shadow is looming in the distance
   • tập bắn bia ẩn hiện
     to have target practice with a revolving target