dứ
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Definition
Adjective: - Very tired, exhausted: "dứ" describes a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often used in certain Vietnamese dialects.
Usage
- "Dứ" is primarily a dialectal word. Its usage is regional and may not be universally understood in all Vietnamese-speaking communities.
- It functions as a predicate adjective, typically following the subject and a linking verb like "là" (to be) or simply following the subject directly in descriptive sentences.
- It is considered informal.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Làm việc cả ngày, tôi thấy dứ quá. (Working all day, I feel very tired.)
- Nó chạy bộ mười cây số nên giờ dứ lắm. (He ran ten kilometers, so now he's exhausted.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "dứ" can sometimes imply a tiredness that is overwhelming or makes one unable to continue.
Variants and Related Words
- Nhứ: This is a more common variant or a word with identical meaning ("very tired") in some dialects. The reference states "dứ (dialecte) như nhứ", meaning "dứ" (dialect) is like "nhứ".
- Mệt (adj): Tired. This is the standard, universally understood word for "tired".
- Mệt lử / Mệt nhoài / Mệt phờ (adj phrases): Idiomatic expressions meaning "dead tired", "completely exhausted".
- Kiệt sức (adj): Exhausted, depleted of strength.
Synonyms
- Mệt mỏi: Weary, tired.
- Đuối sức: Fatigued, lacking strength.
- Rã rời: (Of limbs or body) feeling limp and exhausted.
Important Note
The definitions numbered 1 and 2 provided in the reference context (e.g., "đưa ra cho thấy cái ham chuộng..." and "đưa các vật dùng đánh đập...") are for the verb "dứ" (to tease/tempt or to threaten by showing a weapon). These are homographs—different words that share the same spelling. This entry focuses solely on the adjectival "dứ" meaning "very tired". The verbal forms are separate lexical entries.