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mếu

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The Vietnamese word "mếu" is a verb that describes the action of twisting or contorting one’s face, typically in a way that expresses sadness, disappointment, or a desire to cry. It's often associated with a facial expression that looks like someone is about to cry or is feeling very emotional.

Usage Instructions:
  1. Basic Use: You can use "mếu" to describe someone making a sad or upset face.
  2. Context: It's commonly used in informal conversations, especially when talking about emotions or reactions to unfortunate situations.
Example:
  • Sentence: " ấy mếu khi nghe tin buồn." (She twisted her face in sadness when she heard the sad news.)
Advanced Usage:
  • You might use "mếu" in more complex sentences to describe how someone is feeling in detail. For example: "Nhìn thấy bạn mình buồn, tôi cũng không kìm được mếu." (Seeing my friend sad, I couldn't help but twist my face in sympathy.)
Word Variants:

While "mếu" is primarily used as a verb, it can also appear in different contexts or forms in sentences to convey various emotions.

Different Meanings:
  • In some contexts, "mếu" can also refer to a playful or exaggerated expression, not strictly tied to sadness, especially among friends joking with each other.
Synonyms:
  • Some synonyms that convey similar meanings include:
    • "nhăn mặt" (to frown)
    • "khóc" (to cry) – although "khóc" specifically means crying, not just the facial expression.
    • "mặt mếu" (a face that looks like it's about to cry) – this is more of a descriptive phrase.
verb
  1. to twist the face

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