à không
/a kəwŋ/phrase★Intermediate
informal
To feel hesitant, reluctant, or unwilling to do something.
Em à không ăn thịt.
She is reluctant to eat meat.
Tôi à không nói chuyện với anh ấy.
I'm hesitant to talk to him.
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This phrase is commonly used to express hesitation or reluctance in everyday conversations.
Collocations
à không nóito hesitate to speakà không làmto be reluctant to do
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
do dựphrase
to hesitate
ngần ngạiphrase
to be reluctant
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Questions
In questions, 'à không' can be used to ask about someone's hesitation, e.g., 'Anh à không đi không?' (Are you reluctant to go?)
⚡Gold Rule
Politeness
This phrase is often used to soften a refusal or hesitation, making it sound more polite.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'à' (a particle indicating hesitation) and 'không' (not), forming a phrase that conveys reluctance or unwillingness.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in informal contexts to express hesitation or reluctance in a polite or casual manner.
Word Breakdown
à
a particle indicating hesitation
particlekhông
not
negationTừ Điển Việt Anh