lô nhô
Definition
- Adjective:
- Uneven and protruding: Describes a surface that is rough, bumpy, or jagged, with many irregular protrusions and indentations, not smooth or flat.
- Of uneven heights: Describes a group of objects (like trees, mountains, or people) standing at varying, irregular heights, creating a jagged or staggered silhouette.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đường đi lô nhô những đá. (The path is bumpy with protruding rocks.)
- Dãy núi lô nhô phía xa. (The mountain range in the distance is jagged/uneven.)
- Cây cối mọc lô nhô. (The trees grow at uneven heights.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe crowds or large groups where people are standing at different levels or in a disorderly, packed manner.
- Đám đông đứng lô nhô trên triền đồi. (The crowd stood scattered at uneven levels on the hillside.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lồi lõm (adj): Uneven, bumpy (specifically with concavities and convexities), often used for surfaces. It emphasizes depressions and protrusions more than height variation.
- Mặt đường lồi lõm. (The road surface is uneven/pitted.)
Synonyms
- Jagged: Having a sharply uneven surface or outline.
- Uneven: Not level or smooth; of varying heights.
- Bumpy: Covered with or full of bumps.
- Rugged: Having a rough, irregular surface.
Related Idioms
- While "lô nhô" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it vividly paints a picture in descriptive phrases, often evoking imagery of natural landscapes or chaotic gatherings.