Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Dim (of light): Describes a light source that is weak, not bright, or glows faintly. It often implies a lack of intensity or clarity in illumination.
   • Blurred (of vision): Describes eyesight that is unclear, unfocused, or hazy, often due to tears, strong light, or a medical condition.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Dim light):

  • Ngọn đèn dầu loà trong đêm. (The oil lamp is dim in the night.)
  • Ánh sáng loà từ màn hình điện thoại. (The dim light from the phone screen.)

• Adjective (Blurred vision):

  • Mắt tôi bị loà vì nước mắt. (My eyes are blurred because of tears.)
  • Nhìn ánh mặt trời làm mắt loà. (Looking at the sunlight makes my eyes blurry.)

Advanced Usage

• "loà mắt": A common compound meaning "dazzled" or "to have one's vision blurred," often by a sudden, strong light or by something visually overwhelming.
  • Ánh đèn pha loà mắt người lái xe. (The headlights dazzled the driver's eyes.)

Variants and Related Words

• Loá (adj): A variant spelling often used interchangeably with "loà," particularly to describe a sudden, intense glare that causes temporary blindness.

  • Tia chớp loá sáng. (The lightning flashed brightly.)

• Lòa (adj): Another common variant spelling with the same meanings.

  • Bóng đèn lòa. (A dim light bulb.)

Synonyms

• Dim: Lacking in brightness.
• Faint: A weak light or impression.
• Blurred: Unclear, not sharply defined (for vision).
• Hazy: Indistinct, misty.

Related Idioms

• Loà mắt vì tiền: To be dazzled or blinded by money; to be so obsessed with wealth that one loses clear judgment.
  • Hắn ta loà mắt vì tiền nên mắc bẫy. (He was dazzled by money, so he fell into the trap.)

adj

1. dim