cơ mầu
Definition
- Noun (Archaic):
- A mystery; an enigmatic or inexplicable matter: Refers to something secret, hidden, or difficult to understand.
- A pitiful, unfortunate, or awkward situation: Describes a state of affairs that is troublesome, embarrassing, or difficult.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chuyện đó thật là một cơ mầu. (That matter is truly a mystery.)
- Anh ta lâm vào cơ mầu khó nói. (He found himself in an unspeakably awkward situation.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is considered archaic in modern Vietnamese and is primarily encountered in classical literature, historical texts, or formal, poetic language.
Variants and Related Words
- Huyền bí (adj/n): mysterious, mystical. (A more common modern term for "mystery".)
- Tình thế khó khăn (n): a difficult situation. (A modern phrase for a troublesome circumstance.)
Synonyms
- Mystery: something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
- Predicament: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
- Plight: a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
Related Idioms
- Cơ mầu nhiệm: An extended, more emphatic form emphasizing deep mystery, often with a spiritual or profound connotation.
- Vũ trụ ẩn chứa những cơ mầu nhiệm. (The universe holds profound mysteries.)