mừng rơn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely happy, overjoyed, elated: Describes a state of great joy and delight, often with a sense of relief or pleasant surprise. It conveys a stronger emotion than simply "mừng" (happy/glad).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nghe tin con thi đỗ, bố mẹ mừng rơn. (Hearing the news that their child passed the exam, the parents were overjoyed.)
- Tìm thấy chiếc ví bị mất, anh ấy mừng rơn. (Finding his lost wallet, he was elated.)
- Cả lớp mừng rơn khi được thông báo nghỉ học. (The whole class was overjoyed when notified of a school closure.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "mừng rơn" is often used in spoken Vietnamese and informal writing to emphasize a high degree of happiness. It is less common in very formal contexts.
Variants and Related Words
Mừng (adj/v): happy, glad; to celebrate.
- Tôi rất mừng vì gặp lại bạn. (I am very glad to meet you again.)
Vui mừng (adj): joyful, pleased.
- Chúng tôi vui mừng chào đón bạn. (We joyfully welcome you.)
Synonyms
- Overjoyed: feeling extremely happy.
- Elated: in high spirits, exultantly proud or joyful.
- Thrilled: very excited and pleased.
Related Idioms
- Mừng như bắt được vàng: To be as happy as if one found gold (to be extremely pleased).
- Được tăng lương, anh ta mừng như bắt được vàng. (Getting a raise, he was as happy as if he found gold.)