ổ gà
Definition
Noun: 1. Pothole: A hole or hollow in the surface of a road, typically caused by wear, weathering, or damage, resembling a chicken's nest in shape.
Usage
- As a noun (subject/object):
- Con đường này có quá nhiều ổ gà. (This road has too many potholes.)
- Tài xế cố gắng tránh cái ổ gà lớn trên đường. (The driver tried to avoid the large pothole on the road.)
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical use: Can be used to describe a problematic or troublesome spot in a situation.
- Dự án này vẫn còn vài ổ gà cần khắc phục. (This project still has a few "potholes" that need to be fixed.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ổ voi (n): A larger, more severe type of road damage or pothole (literally "elephant's nest").
- Đường xấu (n): Bad road (a general term that includes potholed roads).
- Ổ gà ổ vịt (idiomatic phrase): Used to emphasize a road full of potholes and in very poor condition.
Synonyms
- Hố (n): Hole, pit.
- Chỗ trũng (n): Depression, hollow (on a surface).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Đường ổ gà (n): A potholed road; a road full of potholes.
- Đoạn đường vào làng là một con đường ổ gà. (The road into the village is a potholed road.)
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