Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Extremely high; towering; soaring: Describes something, typically a natural or man-made structure, that rises to a great and impressive height, often evoking a sense of grandeur or awe. It emphasizes not just measurable height but also a striking vertical prominence.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ngọn núi chót vót in bóng trên nền trời xanh. (The towering mountain cast its shadow against the blue sky.)
  • Tòa tháp chót vót giữa lòng thành phố. (The soaring tower stands in the heart of the city.)
  • Những cây cổ thụ vươn cao chót vót. (The ancient trees reach toweringly high.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "chót vót" is often used in literary and descriptive contexts to create a vivid image of height. It is more expressive and poetic than the simple adjective "cao" (high).
• It can be used metaphorically to describe something abstract that is perceived as being at a great height or peak, though this is less common.
  • Niềm hy vọng chót vót. (A soaring hope.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cao chót vót (adj phrase): An intensified form meaning "extremely and toweringly high." It is a common collocation.
  • Vách đá cao chót vót. (A cliff of towering height.)

Synonyms

• Towering: Of great height and imposing.
• Soaring: Rising high into the air.
• Lofty: Of imposing height, elevated in situation or character.
• Sky-high: Reaching very high, as if touching the sky.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• While "chót vót" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is the core descriptive element in many poetic phrases.
• Chót vót trên cao: Towering on high.
  • Ngọn hải đăng đứng chót vót trên cao. (The lighthouse stands towering on high.)

adj

1. Towering
   • ngôi chùa trên đỉnh núi chót vót
     a pagoda on the towering mountain
   • cao chót vót
     toweringly high