Nhớ chị Như

/ɲəː˧˩˧ t͡ɕi˧˧ ɲɨ˧/

miss you, sister Nhu

Nhớ chị Như lắm! Lúc nào cũng mong được gặp chị ấy.

I miss sister Nhu so much! I always hope to see her.

informal

A phrase expressing affectionate or familiar longing for someone named Nhu, often used among siblings, friends, or close acquaintances.

Anh nhớ chị Như quá, dạo này chị ấy bận lắm à?

I miss sister Nhu so much. Has she been busy lately?

Mấy đứa tụi mình nhớ chị Như lắm, hồi xưa chị ấy hay nấu ăn cho tụi mình.

We all miss sister Nhu so much. Back then, she used to cook for us.

Commonly used in Vietnamese speech to express fondness or nostalgia for someone named Nhu, especially in familial or close-knit social contexts.

Collocations

nhớ chị Như lắmmiss sister Nhu a lotnhớ chị Như quámiss sister Nhu so much

Synonyms

nhớ em Như nhớ Như

Antonyms

quên chị Như không nhớ chị Như

Related Phrases

nhớ emphrase

miss you (younger sibling)

nhớ anhphrase

miss you (older brother)

Pro Tip

Cultural Context

In Vietnamese culture, using kinship terms like 'chị' (older sister) or 'anh' (older brother) outside of actual family relationships is common among friends or acquaintances to show respect and familiarity. The phrase 'nhớ chị Như' reflects this cultural practice.

Gold Rule

Usage with Names

When using 'nhớ' with a name, the kinship term ('chị', 'anh', 'em') is often added before the name to indicate the relationship or level of familiarity. For example, 'nhớ chị Lan' (miss older sister Lan) or 'nhớ anh Minh' (miss older brother Minh).

Word Origin

The phrase is a direct combination of the Vietnamese verb 'nhớ' (to miss) and the proper noun 'chị Như' (elder sister Nhu). 'Chị' is a term of address for an older sister or a woman slightly older than the speaker, indicating familiarity or respect.

Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in informal contexts among friends, siblings, or close acquaintances. It reflects a personal and emotional connection to the person named Nhu. The tone is warm and affectionate, often implying a sense of longing or missing someone dearly.

Word Breakdown

nhớ

to miss, to long for

verb

chị

elder sister (term of address)

noun

Như

a proper noun (a name)

proper noun

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