im ắng
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely quiet and still: Describes a state or atmosphere of profound silence and absence of noise or activity. It emphasizes a deep, pervasive quietness, often with a sense of peacefulness or emptiness.
- Tranquil and hushed: Conveys a sense of serene calm and stillness, typically in a natural or physical environment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Khu rừng im ắng đến lạ thường. (The forest was unusually silent and still.)
- Căn nhà im ắng sau khi bọn trẻ đi học. (The house was hushed and quiet after the children left for school.)
- Mọi người giữ im ắng trong thư viện. (Everyone maintained a deep quiet in the library.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "im ắng" often carries a more intense or absolute connotation than the simpler word "im" (quiet). It describes a complete, almost palpable absence of sound.
Variants and Related Words
- Im lặng (adj): silent, not speaking.
- Anh ấy im lặng suốt buổi họp. (He remained silent throughout the meeting.)
- Im ả (adj): tranquil, serene, calm (often used similarly to "im ắng").
- Mặt hồ im ả vào buổi sáng. (The lake surface was tranquil in the morning.)
- Vắng lặng (adj): deserted and quiet.
- Con đường vắng lặng lúc nửa đêm. (The road was deserted and quiet at midnight.)
Synonyms
- Silent: making no sound.
- Hushed: very quiet.
- Still: without movement or sound.
- Tranquil: free from disturbance; calm.
Related Idioms
- Im như tờ: (to be) as silent as a sheet of paper; meaning completely silent.
- Lớp học im như tờ khi hiệu trưởng bước vào. (The class fell completely silent when the principal entered.)
- Im phăng phắc: (to be) absolutely silent and motionless.
- Cô ấy ngồi im phăng phắc nghe kể chuyện. (She sat absolutely still and silent listening to the story.)
- như im ả