lõng võnc
Definition
- Adjective:
- Carefree, aimless, or without serious purpose: Describes a state of being free from responsibilities, worries, or specific goals, often involving lighthearted wandering or idle pastimes.
- Floating or drifting lightly: Can describe something moving gently and without a fixed direction, like a leaf or a thought.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy sống một cuộc đời lõng võng, không lo nghĩ ngày mai. (He lives a carefree life, not worrying about tomorrow.)
- Những chiếc lá khô lõng võng trôi trên mặt hồ. (The dry leaves drifted lightly on the lake's surface.)
- Cô ấy có một nụ cười lõng võng, thích thú ngắm nhìn đám trẻ chơi đùa. (She had a lighthearted smile, enjoying watching the children play.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "lõng võng" is primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a poetic sense of freedom, leisure, or gentle motion. It is not typically used for formal or technical descriptions.
Variants and Related Words
- Lõng bõng (adj): A direct variant with the same meaning of being carefree, idle, or drifting.
- Tâm trí cậu ấy cứ lõng bõng mãi, chẳng tập trung vào việc gì. (His mind kept drifting, not focusing on anything.)
Synonyms
- Carefree: Free from anxiety or responsibility.
- Aimless: Without purpose or direction.
- Drifting: Moving passively, carried by currents or winds.
- Idle: Not active or in use; spending time doing nothing.
Related Idioms
- Sống lõng võng: To live a carefree, unattached life.
- Sau khi nghỉ hưu, ông ấy chỉ muốn sống lõng võng ở quê. (After retiring, he just wants to live a carefree life in the countryside.)