Significado
Describing the weather as sunny.
Contexto cultural
The sun is often avoided for beauty reasons. You will see people wearing 'áo chống nắng' (sun-protection jackets) even when it's 40 degrees Celsius. In the South, 'trời nắng' is the default for half the year. People are generally more relaxed about it than in the North, where 'nắng' is rarer in winter. A 'sunny day' in the middle of a humid, gray Hanoi winter is a major event. People will flock to parks to 'phơi nắng' (sunbathe/dry out). Farmers use 'trời nắng' to dry rice (phơi thóc). A sudden rain during a sunny day is a disaster for them.
The 'Nắng' vs 'Nóng' Rule
Remember: Nắng is for your eyes (light), Nóng is for your skin (heat).
Sun Protection
If someone says 'Trời nắng gắt lắm,' they are subtly telling you to wear sunscreen or a jacket.
Significado
Describing the weather as sunny.
The 'Nắng' vs 'Nóng' Rule
Remember: Nắng is for your eyes (light), Nóng is for your skin (heat).
Sun Protection
If someone says 'Trời nắng gắt lắm,' they are subtly telling you to wear sunscreen or a jacket.
Social Lubricant
If you don't know what to say to a Vietnamese person, just say 'Trời nắng nhỉ?' (Sunny, eh?). It works every time.
The 'Ninja' Look
Don't be surprised by people covered head-to-toe in 'trời nắng'; it's a sign of health and beauty consciousness.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'Today it is sunny.'
Hôm nay ___ nắng.
'Trời' is the necessary subject for weather expressions in Vietnamese.
Which sentence means 'It's very sunny'?
Select the correct option:
'Quá' is an intensifier placed after the adjective 'nắng'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ngày mai chúng ta đi biển nhé? B: Được chứ, nếu _______.
You usually go to the beach when the weather is sunny and beautiful.
Match the phrase to the situation: 'Trời nắng gắt quá!'
When would you say this?
'Nắng gắt' refers to intense, harsh sunlight typical of summer middays.
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Ayudas visuales
Types of Nắng
Intensity
- • nắng nhẹ (mild)
- • nắng gắt (harsh)
- • nắng chang chang (blazing)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosHôm nay ___ nắng.
'Trời' is the necessary subject for weather expressions in Vietnamese.
Select the correct option:
'Quá' is an intensifier placed after the adjective 'nắng'.
A: Ngày mai chúng ta đi biển nhé? B: Được chứ, nếu _______.
You usually go to the beach when the weather is sunny and beautiful.
When would you say this?
'Nắng gắt' refers to intense, harsh sunlight typical of summer middays.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIn casual speech, yes. For example: 'Nắng quá!' (So sunny!). But 'Trời nắng' is the complete, grammatically correct form.
Not in Vietnam. Because it's a tropical country, 'trời nắng' often implies sweat, fatigue, and harsh UV rays. Context matters!
You say 'Trời hửng nắng' or 'Trời bắt đầu nắng.'
The direct opposite is 'Trời mưa' (It's raining) or 'Trời âm u' (It's cloudy/gloomy).
No, 'nắng' is strictly for solar light. For a bulb, use 'ánh sáng' or 'đèn sáng.'
It's a common hyperbole meaning 'The sun is so hot it will break my head.' It's used to complain about extreme heat.
'Nắng' is the general state/weather. 'Ánh nắng' refers specifically to the sunbeams or the light itself.
You say 'tắm nắng' (literally: sun bath) or 'phơi nắng' (literally: sun dry).
In weather phrases, yes. But it can also mean 'God' or 'Heaven' depending on the context.
It's the very strong, low-angle sun in the late afternoon. There's a folk saying: 'Nắng quái chiều hôm' which warns of its deceptive intensity.
Frases relacionadas
Trời mưa
contrastIt's raining
Nắng gắt
specialized formHarsh/intense sun
Nắng đẹp
specialized formBeautiful sun
Cháy nắng
builds onSunburn
Say nắng
builds onSunstroke / To have a crush
