gồ
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Prominent; protruding; bulging: Describes something that rises above or stands out from a normal or flat surface. It often refers to a convex shape or a part that is raised higher than its surroundings.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Trán anh ấy hơi gồ. (His forehead is slightly prominent.)
- Tường bị gồ lên một chỗ do ẩm mốc. (The wall is bulging in one spot due to dampness.)
- Chiếc hộp có mặt gồ. (The box has a convex surface.)
Advanced Usage
- "gồ ghề": This is a compound word meaning "rough" or "uneven," often describing a surface with many protrusions and indentations. It is listed here as a related term, not as a direct usage of "gồ."
- Con đường này gồ ghề và khó đi. (This road is rough and difficult to travel.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gồ lên (verb phrase): To bulge out, to swell up.
- Ván sàn bắt đầu gồ lên vì nước. (The floorboard started to bulge due to water.)
- Gồ ghề (adjective): Rough, rugged, uneven (as mentioned above).
Synonyms
- Lồi: Protruding, convex (often used for eyes or specific bulging parts).
- Nhô lên: To stick out, to project.
- Nổi lên: To rise up, to emerge (can be used more broadly).
Antonyms
- Lõm: Concave, sunken.
- Phẳng: Flat.
- Bằng phẳng: Level, even.
Notes on Usage
- "Gồ" is primarily used as an adjective. It is less common as a standalone word in modern daily conversation and is more frequently found in descriptive writing or in compound forms like "gồ ghề."
- It typically describes a physical, spatial characteristic of an object or a part of the body. It is not used for abstract concepts.