Definition

1. Onomatopoeia:
   • A dull, soft thudding sound: The word "bọp" imitates the sound made by a soft, heavy object falling onto a surface, often without a sharp or ringing quality. It is similar to the English "thud" or "plop."

Usage Examples

• Onomatopoeia:
  • Quả mít chín rơi xuống đất kêu "bọp". (The ripe jackfruit fell to the ground with a thud.)
  • Nó ngồi phịch xuống ghế sofa nghe tiếng "bọp". (He plopped down onto the sofa with a soft thud.)

Advanced Usage

• "bọp một cái": with a single thud.
  • Chiếc gối rơi từ giường xuống, bọp một cái. (The pillow fell from the bed with a single thud.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bịch (onomatopoeia): Another onomatopoeic word for a soft, dull impact sound, often interchangeable with "bọp" but can sometimes imply a slightly lighter or flatter sound.
  • Nó đặt túi gạo xuống sàn nghe tiếng bịch. (He put the bag of rice on the floor with a thump.)

Synonyms

• Ịch (onomatopoeia): A sound of a heavy, soft fall or impact.
• Thịch (onomatopoeia): A sound of a heavy object falling solidly.

Related Phrases

• Đánh bọp: To make a "bọp" sound; to fall or hit with a thud.
  • Quả bóng đánh bọp xuống nền đất. (The ball thudded onto the dirt ground.)

1. With a thud
   • quả chín rơi đánh bọp
     the ripe fruit fell with a thud