Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Straight and at full length: Describes something or someone lying or positioned in a completely extended, straight line, often implying a relaxed or prone posture.

Usage

• Adjective:
  • The word "đườn" is used to describe the state of being fully stretched out. It is almost exclusively used in the fixed phrase "dài đườn" or the structure "nằm đườn ra".
  • It is a descriptive term, not a standalone verb. The action is typically conveyed by the main verb (like "nằm" - to lie), while "đườn" describes the manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Nó nằm đườn ra ở bãi cỏ. (He/She lies straight and at full length on the grass.)
  • Sau chuyến đi dài, tôi chỉ muốn nằm đườn ra ghế sofa. (After the long trip, I just want to lie stretched out straight on the sofa.)
  • Con mèo nằm dài đườn dưới nắng. (The cat lies fully stretched out in the sun.)

Advanced Usage

• "dài đườn": This is a common alliterative phrase (using the repetition of the initial 'd' sound) where "dài" (long) and "đườn" combine to emphasize a very long, fully extended state. It functions as a compound adjective.
  • Chiếc áo khoác dài đườn. (The very long and straight coat.)
  • Nó ngủ dài đườn trên giường. (He/She sleeps fully stretched out on the bed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Dài (adj): Long. Often paired with "đườn" for emphasis.
• Duỗi (v): To stretch out (limbs). This is the action verb related to achieving the state described by "đườn".
• Thẳng (adj): Straight. Shares the concept of linearity but without the connotation of full body length or relaxed posture.

Synonyms

• Duỗi thẳng: To stretch out straight.
• Nằm ườn: To lie lazily/sprawled (implies a similar relaxed, extended posture but with a stronger connotation of laziness).

Notes on Usage

• "Đườn" is rarely used alone. Its primary and almost only usage is in the phrases "nằm đườn ra" or "dài đườn".
• It is a colloquial and vivid word, perfect for descriptive spoken language or informal writing to paint a clear picture of someone or something lying in a completely relaxed, extended position.

1. Straight and at full length
   • Nằm đườn ra ở bãi cỏ
     To lie straight and at full length on the grass