khô ráo

khô ráo

Đường khô ráo dễ đi.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Dry, not wet or damp: Describes a state where something has little to no moisture or water on its surface or within it. It emphasizes a comfortable, pleasant, or complete dryness, often contrasting with being merely "khô" (dry) which can imply parchedness.
    • Figuratively, straightforward, dry (of humor or personality): Can describe a manner of speaking or a personality that is blunt, unadorned, or lacking emotional expression.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Sau cơn mưa, mặt đường đã khô ráo. (After the rain, the road surface was dry.)
    • Hãy lau bát cho thật khô ráo trước khi cất đi. (Dry the bowls thoroughly before putting them away.)
    • Anh ấy có lối nói chuyện khô ráo, ít biểu lộ cảm xúc. (He has a dry way of talking, showing little emotion.)
Advanced Usage

  • "khô ráo" vs. "khô": While both mean "dry," "khô ráo" often implies a desirable, complete dryness (e.g., dry clothes, a dry floor). "Khô" can be more neutral or even negative (e.g., dry skin, dry land).

    • Quần áo phơi ngoài nắng đã khô ráo. (The clothes dried in the sun are nice and dry.)
    • Da tôi bị khô vào mùa đông. (My skin gets dry in the winter.)

  • Used to describe conditions or environments:

    • Căn phòng này rất khô ráo và thoáng mát. (This room is very dry and airy.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Khô (adj): Dry. The core meaning, but can sometimes imply a lack of moisture to the point of being arid or harsh.
  • Ẩm ướt (adj): Damp, moist. The direct antonym.
  • Ráo (adj, regional/colloquial): Dry. Often used in combination with "khô" for emphasis.
  • Khô khan (adj): Arid, barren; dry and dull (often for personality or content). More negative than "khô ráo."
Synonyms
  • Dry: Khô.
  • Arid: Khô cằn (specifically for land/climate).
  • Parched: Khô nẻ (often for skin or lips).
Related Phrases / Idioms
  • Ăn nói khô ráo: To speak in a blunt, straightforward, or unemotional manner.
    • Ông giám đốc ăn nói khô ráo, đi thẳng vào vấn đề. (The director speaks bluntly, getting straight to the point.)
  • Ở nơi khô ráo: To be in a dry place (often as an instruction).
    • Bảo quản thuốc ở nơi khô ráo, thoáng mát. (Store the medicine in a dry, cool place.)