nổi
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Definition
Intransitive Verb:
- To float; to be on the surface of a liquid without sinking: The primary meaning, indicating an object or substance staying above water or another liquid.
- To rise; to appear; to emerge: To become visible, apparent, or to start occurring, often suddenly (e.g., wind rising, a rash appearing).
- To stand out; to be prominent: To be conspicuous or highlighted, especially in contrast to a background.
- To be capable of; to be able to bear/manage: Used with a main verb to indicate the ability or capacity to accomplish something, often under challenging conditions.
Adjective:
- Prominent; raised; in relief: Describing something that is physically raised above a surface or figuratively stands out.
- Beautiful/attractive in a striking way: Making someone or something look more beautiful or attractive.
Adverb:
- Above the surface: In a raised position relative to the surrounding area.
Usage Examples
As an Intransitive Verb:
- Chiếc phao nổi trên mặt nước. (The buoy floats on the water's surface.)
- Trời đột nhiên nổi gió lớn. (The wind suddenly rose / started blowing strongly.)
- Màu trắng nổi bật trên nền đen. (The white color stands out against the black background.)
- Anh ấy có vác nổi cái thùng này không? (Is he able to carry / capable of carrying this crate?)
As an Adjective:
- Cô ấy mặc bộ váy rất nổi. (She wears a very striking / becoming dress.)
- Chữ nổi dành cho người khiếm thị. (Braille / Raised letters for the visually impaired.)
As an Adverb:
- Bức tượng được chạm nổi. (The statue is carved in relief.)
Advanced Usage
"nổi lên": To emerge, to rise up, to come to prominence.
- Một ngôi sao mới nổi lên trong làng điện ảnh. (A new star has emerged in the film industry.)
"nổi bật": To be outstanding, prominent, conspicuous.
- Thành tích học tập của cô ấy rất nổi bật. (Her academic achievements are very outstanding.)
"nổi tiếng": To be famous, well-known.
- Thành phố này nổi tiếng về ẩm thực. (This city is famous for its cuisine.)
"làm nổi bật": To highlight, to emphasize, to make something stand out.
- Bài phát biểu làm nổi bật tầm quan trọng của giáo dục. (The speech highlighted the importance of education.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nổi trôi (verb phrase): To float adrift; figuratively, to lead an unstable, drifting life.
- Nổi loạn (verb): To rebel, to revolt.
- Nổi giận (verb): To get angry, to flare up.
- Sức nổi (noun): Buoyancy.
- Chìm nổi (idiomatic adjective): Vicissitudes, ups and downs (of life).
Synonyms
- Lềnh bềnh (verb): To float, to drift (often on water).
- Hiện ra (verb): To appear, to become visible.
- Trội hơn (verb/adjective): To surpass, to be superior; prominent.
- Có thể (verb phrase): To be able to, can (for the capacity meaning).
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Nổi cơn (~ + noun): To have a fit/spell of (something, usually negative).
- Đứa trẻ nổi cơn khóc. (The child burst into crying.)
- Nổi máu (~ + noun): To be overcome by a (usually negative) trait or urge.
- Hắn nổi máu tham lam. (He was overcome by greed.)
Related Idioms
- Của chìm của nổi: Literally "sunken and floating property"; figuratively, all of one's possessions, both hidden and visible.
- Phải quản lý cả của chìm của nổi. (One must manage all assets, both tangible and intangible.)
- Nổi như cồn: To become very famous/popular very quickly (like an island emerging).
- Bài hát đó nổi như cồn chỉ sau một đêm. (That song became an overnight sensation.)
verb
- to float; to overfloat
- bèo nổi mặt aoWaterfern floats on the surface of the fond
- To rise; to develop
- trời nổi gióThe wind rises
- Be brought out