nhịn uống

/ɲin uəŋ/
verb phraseIntermediate
informal

to abstain from drinking (alcohol or other beverages)

Anh ấy đã nhịn uống rượu trong một tháng.

He has abstained from drinking alcohol for a month.

Bác sĩ khuyên cô bé nhịn uống nước có cafein.

The doctor advised the little girl to abstain from drinking caffeinated beverages.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe temporary or permanent abstinence from drinking, often for health, religious, or personal reasons.

Collocations

nhịn uống rượuto abstain from drinking alcoholnhịn uống nước có cafeinto abstain from drinking caffeinated beverages

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

nhịn ănphrase
to abstain from eating
kiêng rượuphrase
to abstain from alcohol

💡Pro Tip

Common Contexts

This phrase is often used in health-related advice, recovery programs, or religious practices where abstinence is encouraged.

Gold Rule

Precision in Usage

Use 'nhịn uống' specifically for beverages. For food, use 'nhịn ăn'.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'nhịn' (to abstain) and 'uống' (to drink), combining to mean the act of refraining from drinking.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in contexts related to health, recovery, or personal discipline. It can refer to temporary abstinence (e.g., during a detox) or permanent lifestyle changes.

Word Breakdown

nhịn
to abstain
root
+
uống
to drink
root
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