nhịn ăn

/ɲin ʔan/

to fast

Tôi nhịn ăn trong một ngày để giảm cân.

I fast for a day to lose weight.

general

To abstain from eating food, typically for health, religious, or personal reasons.

Những người theo đạo Phật thường nhịn ăn vào những ngày đặc biệt.

Buddhists often fast on special days.

Bác sĩ khuyên tôi nhịn ăn 16 giờ mỗi ngày.

The doctor advised me to fast for 16 hours every day.

This phrase is commonly used in contexts related to health, religion, or personal discipline.

Collocations

nhịn ăn 16 giờ16-hour fastnhịn ăn liên tụcto fast continuously

Synonyms

từ ăn kiêng ăn

Antonyms

ăn uống thưởng thức bữa ăn

Related Phrases

nhịn ăn uốngphrase

to abstain from eating and drinking

nhịn ăn chayphrase

to fast and abstain from meat

Pro Tip

Health Benefits

Fasting is often associated with health benefits such as improved metabolism and detoxification.

Gold Rule

Religious Context

In Vietnamese culture, fasting is often linked to religious practices, especially in Buddhism.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'nhịn' (to abstain) and 'ăn' (to eat), combining to mean the act of refraining from eating.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in health and wellness contexts, as well as in religious practices. It can also refer to intermittent fasting or other dietary restrictions.

Word Breakdown

nhịn

to abstain

root

ăn

to eat

root

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