im trời
Definition
- Adjective:
- Calm, still, quiet (weather): Describes a state of the weather or sky that is completely calm, still, and quiet, often with no wind or movement.
- Serene (sky): Can describe a sky that is tranquil and peaceful.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Trời im trời, không một ngọn gió. (The weather is completely calm, without a single gust of wind.)
- Sau cơn bão, bầu trời trở nên im trời. (After the storm, the sky became still and serene.)
- Một buổi chiều im trời. (A calm, still afternoon.)
Advanced Usage
- Literary/Descriptive Use: This word is primarily used in literary, poetic, or descriptive contexts to paint a vivid picture of atmospheric stillness. It is less common in everyday conversation.
- Cảnh vật chìm trong không gian im trời. (The scenery was immersed in a still, quiet space.)
Variants and Related Words
- Im ắng (adj): Quiet, silent (often for sounds or places). Focuses more on the absence of sound.
- Yên tĩnh (adj): Peaceful, quiet, tranquil. A more general term for quietness.
- Lặng gió (adj): Windless, calm (specifically referring to the absence of wind).
- Tĩnh lặng (adj): Still, tranquil, serene. Often used for both atmospheres and moods.
Synonyms
- Lặng im: Silent, still.
- Yên lặng: Quiet, calm.
- Phẳng lặng: Calm, smooth (often for water, but can be used metaphorically).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Im như tờ: (As) silent as a sheet of paper; completely silent. This idiom emphasizes absolute silence, often for people or places, not specifically the weather.
- Cả lớp im như tờ. (The whole class was silent as a mouse.)