Definition

Noun: * Husky voice, gravelly voice, deep and rough voice: A low-pitched voice that sounds somewhat rough, hoarse, or resonant, often perceived as having a rustic or earthy quality. It is not a medical condition like laryngitis but a characteristic timbre of a person's natural speaking or singing voice.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy có một giọng thổ rất đặc trưng. (He has a very distinctive husky voice.)
  • Ca sĩ đó nổi tiếng với giọng thổ đầy cảm xúc. (That singer is famous for her emotional gravelly voice.)
  • Giọng thổ của ông ấy nghe rất ấm áp và trầm ấm. (His deep and rough voice sounds very warm and mellow.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "giọng thổ" is often used descriptively and sometimes carries a positive connotation of uniqueness, sincerity, or rustic charm, especially in artistic contexts like singing or storytelling.
• It can be contrasted with "giọng kim" (high-pitched/falsetto voice) or "giọng trung" (medium-pitched voice).

Variants and Related Words

• Giọng khàn (noun): A hoarse voice, often temporary due to a cold or overuse. While similar, "giọng khàn" typically implies an unhealthy or strained state, whereas "giọng thổ" is a natural, permanent characteristic.
• Giọng trầm (noun): A deep/low-pitched voice. This focuses more on the pitch (low frequency) rather than the rough/gravelly texture implied by "giọng thổ".

Synonyms

• Husky voice: (Giọng khàn khàn, ồm ồm)
• Gravelly voice: (Giọng sạn, khàn)
• Deep and rough voice: (Giọng trầm và thô)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• (Nói/Ca) bằng giọng thổ: To (speak/sing) in a husky/gravelly voice.
  • Ông cụ kể chuyện bằng giọng thổ của mình. (The old man told the story in his gravelly voice.)

noun

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