oà

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Thân thiện

Nghe tin buồn, cô ấy oà lên khóc nức nở.

Definition

Intransitive verb:
- To burst out crying, to sob loudly: "oà" describes the sudden, loud, and often uncontrollable act of beginning to cry, typically with audible sobs. It implies an emotional outburst.

Usage

"oà" is used to describe a person, especially a child, starting to cry suddenly and loudly, often due to strong emotions like sadness, pain, or frustration. It is an onomatopoeic word that mimics the sound of a crying outburst.
It is commonly used in its base form "oà" or in the phrase "oà lên khóc" (to burst out crying).
Example structure: Subject + oà (+ lên) + (khóc).
- Em bé oà khóc. (The baby burst out crying.)
- Nghe tin buồn, cô ấy oà lên. (Hearing the sad news, she burst out crying.)

Examples

Intransitive verb:
- Đứa trẻ bị ngã đau nên oà khóc ngay. (The child fell and hurt itself, so it burst out crying immediately.)
- Cô giáo vừa mắng xong, nó đã oà lên. (As soon as the teacher finished scolding him, he burst out crying.)
- Tôi không kìm được nước mắt và oà khóc nức nở. (I couldn't hold back my tears and burst out sobbing.)

Advanced Usage

"oà ra": This variant emphasizes the outward, sudden nature of the crying.
- Nỗi tủi thân trào dâng khiến cô oà ra khóc. (The rising sense of humiliation made her burst out crying.)

Variants and Related Words

Òa lên: A common reinforced form of "oà lên", identical in meaning.
- Cậu bé òa lên khóc khi không tìm thấy mẹ. (The little boy burst out crying when he couldn't find his mother.)
Bật khóc (verb phrase): To burst into tears. This is a very close synonym but may imply a slightly quicker, more abrupt start than "oà".
Nức nở (verb): To sob. This describes the act of crying with convulsive gasps, often following the initial "oà".

Synonyms

Related Phrases

Oà lên khóc: The most complete and common phrase, meaning "to burst out crying".
- Đứa trẻ oà lên khóc vì sợ hãi. (The child burst out crying from fear.)

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