lú ruột
Definition
- Adjective:
- Forgetful, scatterbrained, having a poor memory: Describes a person who frequently forgets things, is absent-minded, or has a weak memory. The term is informal and can carry a slightly vulgar or strong connotation.
- Confused, muddle-headed: Can also describe a state of mental confusion or disorientation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy thật là lú ruột, lại quên chìa khóa ở nhà rồi. (He is so forgetful; he forgot his keys at home again.)
- Bà cụ hơi lú ruột, nên nhắc bà uống thuốc đúng giờ. (The old lady is a bit forgetful, so remind her to take her medicine on time.)
- Làm việc quá nhiều khiến tôi cảm thấy lú ruột, không nhớ nổi lịch họp. (Working too much makes me feel muddle-headed; I can't even remember the meeting schedule.)
Advanced Usage
- The term lú ruột is considered informal and somewhat strong or vulgar. It is more emphatic than the simpler lú (forgetful). It is typically used in casual speech and may be considered impolite in formal contexts.
- It can be used humorously among friends or familiarly to describe a minor, habitual forgetfulness.
- "lú ruột lú gan": An intensified phrase meaning extremely forgetful or utterly confused. It emphasizes a stronger degree of forgetfulness or mental fog.
Variants and Related Words
- Lú (adj): The root word, meaning forgetful or confused. It is less strong than lú ruột.
- Đãng trí (adj): A more polite and common synonym for forgetful or absent-minded.
- Hay quên (adj phrase): A neutral, descriptive phrase meaning "prone to forgetting."
Synonyms
- Đãng trí: Absent-minded, forgetful.
- Hay quên: Prone to forgetting.
- Mơ hồ: Vague, unclear (in thinking).
Related Idioms
- Lú ruột lú gan: (Idiom) To be extremely forgetful or utterly confused.
- Dạo này áp lực công việc khiến tôi lú ruột lú gan, việc gì cũng không nhớ nổi. (Lately, work pressure has made me utterly confused; I can't remember anything.)