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thói quen mua sắm
/tʰoj˧˥ kwɛn˧˥ muə˧˧ saːm˧˥/
shopping habit
Anh có thói quen mua sắm hàng tuần.
He has a habit of shopping every week.
informal
A habitual pattern of purchasing goods, often reflecting personal preferences or compulsive behavior.
Cô ấy có thói quen mua sắm khi cảm thấy buồn.
She has a habit of shopping when she feels sad.
Thói quen mua sắm của anh ấy rất tốn kém.
His shopping habit is very expensive.
This phrase is commonly used to describe someone's tendency to shop frequently, which can be either a positive trait (enjoying shopping) or a negative one (compulsive buying).
Collocations
thói quen mua sắmshopping habitthói quen mua sắm onlineonline shopping habitthói quen mua sắm bừa bãireckless shopping habit
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Pro Tip
Avoiding Negative Shopping Habits
If discussing unhealthy shopping habits, pair this phrase with terms like 'kiểm soát' (control) or 'giảm bớt' (reduce) to suggest moderation.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The phrase can describe both positive and negative behaviors, so pay attention to the context to determine the intended meaning.
Word Origin
Composed of 'thói quen' (habit) and 'mua sắm' (shopping), reflecting the combination of routine behavior and the act of purchasing goods.
Usage Notes
This phrase is neutral in tone but can carry positive or negative connotations depending on context. It is often used in discussions about consumer behavior, personal finance, or psychological tendencies.
Word Breakdown
thói quen
habit
rootmua sắm
shopping
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh