chóa
Definition
- Adjective:
- Glaring, dazzling: Describes an intense, harsh, and often unpleasant brightness of light that causes discomfort to the eyes.
- Blindingly bright: Refers to light so strong it temporarily impairs vision.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ánh đèn pha ô tô quá chóa. (The car's headlights are too glaring.)
- Tôi không nhìn thấy gì vì ánh nắng mặt trời chóa mắt. (I can't see anything because the sunlight is blinding.)
Advanced Usage
- "chóa mắt": to be dazzled/blinded (by light).
- Đèn sân khấu chóa mắt khán giả. (The stage lights dazzled the audience.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chói (adj): Also means glaring or dazzling, often used interchangeably with "chóa" but can sometimes imply a sharper, more piercing light.
- Ánh sáng chói lòa. (A blinding light.)
- Lóa (adj): To flash or glare suddenly.
- Tia chớp lóa sáng. (The lightning flashed brightly.)
Synonyms
- Lòa: to be dazzled.
- Chói chang: intensely bright and glaring (often for sunlight).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
(Not applicable for this adjective)
Related Idioms
- Chói lòa: (idiomatic) Dazzlingly bright, radiant.
- Ánh hào quang chói lòa. (A radiant halo.)
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