cười rộ
Definition
- Verb:
- To laugh loudly, to guffaw: "cười rộ" describes the action of laughing in a loud, hearty, and often unrestrained manner. It implies a burst of laughter that is full and audible.
Usage
- "Cười rộ" is an intransitive verb. It is used to describe spontaneous, loud laughter, often in response to something very funny. It typically conveys a sense of genuine amusement and lack of inhibition.
- It is more intense than the simple verb "cười" (to laugh).
Examples
- Verb:
- Nghe câu chuyện hài, anh ấy cười rộ lên. (Hearing the funny story, he burst out laughing / guffawed.)
- Cả phòng họp cười rộ khi xem video clip đó. (The whole meeting room roared with laughter when watching that video clip.)
Advanced Usage
- "cười rộ lên": to burst out laughing. The addition of "lên" emphasizes the sudden, eruptive nature of the laughter.
- Cô ấy không nhịn được nữa và cười rộ lên. (She couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cười to (verb): to laugh loudly. This is a close synonym, though "cười rộ" can sometimes imply a broader, more open-mouthed laugh.
- Cười ha hả (verb): to laugh heartily ("ha ha"). This describes a similar loud, cheerful laugh, often repeated.
- Cười phá lên (verb): to break into loud laughter. Similar to "cười rộ lên," emphasizing a sudden start.
- Tiếng cười rộ (noun phrase): a loud laugh, a guffaw.
- Tiếng cười rộ của ông ấy làm mọi người chú ý. (His loud laugh / guffaw caught everyone's attention.)
Synonyms
- Guffaw (verb/noun): to laugh loudly and heartily.
- Roar with laughter (verb phrase): to laugh very loudly.
- Burst out laughing (verb phrase): to suddenly start laughing loudly.
Related Idioms
- Cười ngả nghiêng / cười nghiêng ngả: to laugh uncontrollably, to be doubled over with laughter. This idiom emphasizes the physical effect of intense laughter, which often accompanies "cười rộ."
- Câu chuyện hài đến mức khiến khán giả cười ngả nghiêng. (The joke was so funny it had the audience roaring with laughter / doubled over.)