Definition

1. 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.)

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