lồi trôn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a convex or protruding base: Describes a bowl, dish, or similar container whose bottom surface curves outward or bulges, preventing it from sitting flat on a level surface.
Usage Examples
- (This bowl has a convex base so it doesn't sit steadily on the table.)
- (Plates with protruding bases are often prone to tipping over.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used to describe a physical defect or characteristic in ceramic, porcelain, or glassware. It is a compound word formed from "lồi" (protruding, convex) and "trôn" (a colloquial term for "base" or "bottom" of an object).
Variants and Related Words
- Lõm trôn (adj): Having a concave or inwardly curved base. The opposite condition.
- Cái tô lõm trôn này lại đặt rất vững. (This bowl with a concave base actually sits very steadily.)
Synonyms
- Convex-based: Having a base that curves outward.
- Protruding bottom: A descriptive phrase for the same characteristic.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the term lồi trôn. It is a descriptive term for an object's physical property.