lọt tai
Definition
- Adjective (idiomatic):
- Pleasant to hear / easy on the ear: Describes words, sounds, or music that are agreeable, melodious, or satisfying to listen to.
- Acceptable or agreeable to one's sensibilities: Refers to speech or information that is received favorably because it aligns with what one wants or expects to hear.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Giọng hát của cô ấy rất lọt tai. (Her singing voice is very pleasant to hear.)
- Những lời khen bao giờ cũng lọt tai. (Compliments are always agreeable to the ear.)
- Tin đó không lọt tai chút nào. (That news is not the least bit agreeable to hear.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in negative constructions (e.g., - unpleasant to hear, grating) to express that something is disagreeable or offensive to listen to.
- Cách nói chuyện của anh ta chẳng lọt tai ai. (His way of talking is unpleasant to anyone's ears.)
Variants and Related Words
- Êm tai (adj): literally "soft to the ear"; a close synonym meaning soothing or pleasant-sounding.
- Bản nhạc êm tai. (A soothing piece of music.)
Synonyms
- Melodious: producing a pleasant succession of musical sounds.
- Agreeable: pleasing to the mind or senses.
- Gratifying: giving pleasure or satisfaction.
Related Idioms
- Lọt lỗ tai: a variant with identical meaning, emphasizing the idea of "entering the ear hole."
- Câu chuyện ấy không thể lọt lỗ tai được. (That story is unacceptable to listen to.)