lồ lộ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Clearly visible / blatantly exposed: Describes something that is conspicuously, openly, or glaringly visible, often in a way that is unmissable or starkly apparent.
- Prominently displayed: Refers to something being shown or revealed in a very obvious and unmistakable manner.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Những khuyết điểm ấy lồ lộ ra ngoài. (Those shortcomings are blatantly exposed.)
- Ngọn núi lồ lộ trên đồng bằng. (The mountain stands out clearly on the plain.)
- Sự thật đã lồ lộ trước mắt mọi người. (The truth was clearly visible before everyone's eyes.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a nuance of something being so visible that it cannot be hidden, ignored, or denied. It is frequently used to describe faults, truths, or physical objects that are overly conspicuous.
Variants and Related Words
- Lộ (v): to reveal, to expose. "Lồ lộ" is an intensified, adjectival form derived from this root.
- Anh ta không muốn lộ bí mật. (He does not want to reveal the secret.)
Synonyms
- Conspicuous: Clearly visible; attracting attention.
- Glaring: Highly obvious or conspicuous.
- Prominent: Standing out so as to be easily seen.
Related Idioms
- Lồ lộ như ban ngày: As clear as daylight; used to emphasize that something is extremely obvious and undeniable.
- Âm mưu của hắn lồ lộ như ban ngày. (His scheme is as clear as daylight.)