cũ càng
Definition
- Adjective:
- Old-fashioned / outmoded: Describes something that is not only old in age but also obsolete, no longer in style, or considered outdated in its design, method, or idea.
- Worn-out / decrepit: Emphasizes a state of being old and deteriorated, often to the point of being dilapidated or no longer functional.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chiếc máy tính này cũ càng lắm, chạy rất chậm. (This computer is very old-fashioned; it runs very slowly.)
- Tư tưởng cũ càng đó không còn phù hợp nữa. (That outmoded way of thinking is no longer suitable.)
- Họ sống trong một ngôi nhà cũ càng. (They live in a decrepit house.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often carries a mildly negative or dismissive connotation, implying that the old thing is inferior to modern alternatives due to its age and lack of contemporary relevance or functionality.
Variants and Related Words
- Cũ kỹ (adj): Similar to "cũ càng," meaning very old, shabby, or antiquated.
- Phong cách kiến trúc cũ kỹ. (An antiquated architectural style.)
- Lỗi thời (adj): Outdated, obsolete, past its time (focuses more on being out of fashion or relevance than physical decay).
- Công nghệ lỗi thời. (Outdated technology.)
Synonyms
- Outdated: No longer current or modern.
- Obsolete: No longer produced, used, or useful.
- Decrepit: Worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.
- Antiquated: Old-fashioned or outdated.
Related Idioms
- While "cũ càng" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in descriptive phrases to emphasize obsolescence, such as (old-fashioned stuff) or (an outmoded way of doing things).