khum

Thân thiện

Mặt nước trong ống hẹp tạo thành một mặt khum.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Curved, arched, convex: Describes a shape that is gently rounded outward, forming a smooth, continuous arc or bulge. It often refers to a surface that is not flat but has a subtle, rounded elevation.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chiếc ô này dáng rất khum. (This umbrella has a very convex/arched shape.)
  • Mui thuyền khum khum. (The boat's roof is gently curved.)
  • Anh ấy khum bàn tay lại để hứng nước. (He cupped his hand to catch the water.)

Advanced Usage

• "khum khum" (reduplicative form, indicating a lesser degree or a gentle curve):
  • This form softens the meaning, suggesting a slight, subtle, or delicate curve rather than a sharp or pronounced one.
  • Mái lá khum khum. (The thatched roof is gently arched.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khum lại (verb phrase): to curve, to bend something into a curved shape.
  • Cô ấy khum lại tờ giấy. (She curved the piece of paper.)

Synonyms

• Arched: curved like an arch.
• Convex: having a surface that curves outward.
• Curved: having a smooth, rounded bend.
• Domed: shaped like a dome.

Related Idioms

• Khum lưng: to arch one's back (often used literally or to describe subservience).
  • Con mèo khum lưng lên. (The cat arched its back.)

Học thuật

1. Curved,bent, arched, convex
   • Chiếc ô này dáng rất khum
     This umbrella has a very convex shape
2. khum khum (láy, ý giảm)
   • Mui thuyền khum khum