Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lively, exciting, boisterous: Describes an atmosphere, event, or situation that is full of fun, noise, and animated enjoyment. It implies a sense of communal, cheerful excitement.
   • Entertaining, amusing: Describes something that adds fun and laughter to a gathering.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bữa tiệc sinh nhật rất rôm trò. (The birthday party was very lively.)
  • Anh ấy là người kể chuyện rôm trò. (He is an entertaining storyteller.)
• Common Phrase:
  • Cho thêm rôm trò means "to make (rejoicings, entertainments) more lively or exciting."

    • Một vài trò chơi sẽ cho thêm rôm trò cho buổi gặp mặt. (A few games will make the gathering more lively.)

Advanced Usage

• The word rôm trò is inherently positive and is almost exclusively used to describe social situations, festivities, stories, or conversations meant for group enjoyment. It is not typically used for individual feelings.

Variants and Related Words

• Rôm rả (adj): Also means lively, bustling, and noisy with cheerful activity. It is a very close synonym to rôm trò.
  • Cuộc trò chuyện trở nên rôm rả. (The conversation became lively.)

Synonyms

• Lively: Full of life and energy.
• Boisterous: Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
• Animated: Full of interest and excitement.
• Entertaining: Providing amusement or enjoyment.

Related Idioms

• While rôm trò itself is not part of a fixed idiom, it describes the desired outcome of phrases like:
  • Phá cỗ (lit. to break the feast): To enjoy a party or feast heartily, creating a rôm trò atmosphere.
  • Vui như hội (as fun as a festival): To be extremely merry and lively, synonymous with a rôm trò scene.

1. Lively, exciting
   • Cho thêm rôm trò
     To make (rejoicings, entertainments...) more lively