giọng thổ
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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.)