gọn lỏn
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Neatly and completely contained; fitting snugly within boundaries: Describes something that fits perfectly into a confined space without any part extending beyond the limits. It emphasizes compactness and tidiness.
- Concisely and completely; without excess or digression: Used figuratively to describe speech, writing, or an action that is brief, to the point, and leaves nothing more to be said or done.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Physical Fit):
- Đứa bé nằm gọn lỏn trong chiếc nôi xinh xinh. (The baby lies snugly in its tiny cradle.)
- Tất cả đồ đạc để gọn lỏn trong vali. (All the belongings are packed neatly and completely within the suitcase.)
- Adjective (Figurative Use):
- Anh ấy trả lời gọn lỏn: "Đồng ý". (He replied concisely: "Agreed".)
- Công việc đã được giải quyết gọn lỏn. (The matter was settled neatly and completely.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a positive connotation of efficiency, clever organization, or satisfying completeness. It is frequently used to express admiration for how well something fits or is resolved.
Variants and Related Words
- Gọn gàng (adj): neat, tidy, orderly. While "gọn gàng" describes general tidiness, "gọn lỏn" specifically implies fitting perfectly within a defined space or concept.
- Ngắn gọn (adj): short and concise. Similar to the figurative use of "gọn lỏn" but focuses more on brevity in language.
Synonyms
- Snugly: fitting closely and comfortably.
- Compactly: in a small and efficient way.
- Concisely: in a brief and comprehensive manner.
- Neatly: in a tidy and orderly way.
Related Idioms
- Gọn như lọn: A reinforced form of "gọn lỏn," using the word "lọn" (a type of basket), emphasizing the idea of fitting as neatly as something in a tightly-woven basket. It means extremely neat, compact, or conclusive.
- Câu chuyện kết thúc gọn như lọn. (The story ended very neatly and conclusively.)
- Snugly
- Đứa bé nằm gọn lỏn trong chiếc nôi xinh xinhThe baby lines snugly in its tiny cradle