nhu nhú
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Definition
Adjective: - Slightly protruding; just beginning to emerge or appear: Describes something that is gently or softly sticking out, often in the early stages of growth or emergence. It conveys a sense of being barely visible or just starting to surface.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Những mầm cây mới nhu nhú lên khỏi mặt đất. (The new plant buds are just beginning to emerge from the ground.)
- Cô bé có chiếc răng sữa mới nhu nhú. (The little girl has a new baby tooth just starting to peek through.)
- Núm vú của trẻ sơ sinh đôi khi nhu nhú. (A newborn's nipple is sometimes slightly protruding.)
Advanced Usage
- "nhu nhú" as an ideophone: The word is often used as a reduplicative (láy) form to vividly depict the gentle, soft, and initial stage of something appearing. It carries a nuanced, descriptive quality beyond simple protrusion.
- Ý tưởng mới nhu nhú trong đầu anh ấy. (New ideas are just beginning to sprout in his mind.)
Variants and Related Words
- nhú (verb): To protrude, to stick out, to begin to appear. This is the root word.
- Chồi non nhú lên. (The new shoot protrudes.)
- nhô (verb): To rise, to stick out (often more prominently or firmly than "nhú").
- Ngọn núi nhô lên. (The mountain peak rises.)
Synonyms
- ló (verb): To peep out, to appear slightly.
- thò (verb): To stick out, to protrude (can imply a more deliberate or noticeable action).
Notes on Meaning
- Degree and Softness: "Nhu nhú" specifically implies a very slight, gentle, and often tender or new protrusion. It is less definite and more subtle than "nhô" or even "nhú".
- Common Contexts: This word is frequently used to describe natural growth, such as plants, teeth, or small bodily features, emphasizing their initial and soft stage of emergence.
- xem nhú (láy)