lù lù
Definition
- Adjective:
- Looming large and bulky: Describes something appearing suddenly and imposingly in one's view, often as a large, obstructive, or visually dominant mass.
- Suddenly and unexpectedly: Describes someone appearing or arriving in a sudden, unannounced, and often inconvenient manner.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta đứng lù lù trước cửa, không cho ai ra vào. (He stood looming large in front of the door, not letting anyone in or out.)
- Cái tủ lù lù ngay giữa phòng khách, trông rất chướng mắt. (The cabinet loomed large right in the middle of the living room, looking very obstructive.)
- Ông ấy lù lù đến khi chúng tôi đang bàn chuyện quan trọng. (He showed up suddenly while we were discussing important matters.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "lù lù" often carries a negative connotation, implying obstruction, inconvenience, or a lack of grace. It is frequently used to express annoyance or surprise at the sudden, bulky presence of an object or person.
Variants and Related Words
- Sừng sững (adj): towering, standing tall and imposing (often for natural features or large structures). While similar in imposing nature, "sừng sững" is less likely to imply suddenness or inconvenience.
- Ngọn núi sừng sững trên đường chân trời. (The mountain towers on the horizon.)
Synonyms
- Looming: appearing as a large, unclear, or threatening shape.
- Obtrusively: in a way that is noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way.
- Suddenly: happening quickly and without warning.
Related Idioms
- While "lù lù" itself is descriptive, it is commonly used in the pattern "lù lù xuất hiện" (to appear suddenly and imposingly).
- Một bóng đen lù lù xuất hiện trong đêm. (A dark figure loomed large, appearing suddenly in the night.)