cợn
Definition
- Noun:
- Sediment; dregs: The solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid, such as coffee grounds, tea leaves, or residue in a bottle or container.
- A small remaining amount; a trace: A tiny bit or a very small quantity of something left over.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dưới đáy cốc cà phê còn một ít cợn. (There is a little sediment left at the bottom of the coffee cup.)
- Anh đổ đi phần nước trong, chỉ giữ lại cợn ở dưới. (He poured off the clear water, keeping only the sediment at the bottom.)
- Trong lòng anh vẫn còn một chút cợn nghi ngờ. (In his heart, there is still a trace of doubt.)
Advanced Usage
"cợn nợ": A small remaining debt.
- Tôi đã trả hết, chỉ còn một chút cợn nợ nhỏ. (I've paid it all off, there's just a small remaining debt.)
"cợn lòng": A lingering feeling or a trace of emotion in one's heart.
- Sau cuộc cãi vã, cô ấy vẫn có chút cợn lòng. (After the argument, she still had a lingering feeling in her heart.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cặn (n): Residue, dregs; often used interchangeably with but can imply a thicker or more substantial deposit.
- Vệ sinh ấm đun để loại bỏ cặn. (Clean the kettle to remove the residue.)
Synonyms
- Sediment: Matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid.
- Dregs: The remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment.
- Trace: A very small quantity or indication of something.
Related Idioms
- Còn cợn: To have a lingering trace or a slight remaining issue.
- Câu chuyện đã xong nhưng vẫn còn cợn. (The matter is settled but there's still a slight lingering issue.)