Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Clear, distinct, easy to see or perceive: Describes something that is not blurry, vague, or hidden, but rather evident and easily discernible.
   • Obvious, apparent: Indicates that something is plainly visible or understandable without doubt.

2. Adverb:

   • Clearly, distinctly: Used to modify a verb, indicating that an action is performed or a state is perceived in a clear, unambiguous manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Chữ viết trên bảng rất rõi. (The writing on the board is very clear.)
  • Âm thanh phát ra từ loa nghe không được rõi. (The sound coming from the speaker is not very distinct.)

• Adverb:

  • Cô ấy nói rõi từng từ một. (She speaks each word clearly.)
  • Hãy nhìn rõi vào bức tranh này. (Look clearly at this picture.)

Advanced Usage

• "cho rõi": to make clear, to clarify.

  • Giáo viên giải thích lại cho rõi. (The teacher explained again to make it clear.)

• "thấy rõi": to see clearly, to perceive distinctly.

  • Từ trên cao, chúng tôi thấy rõi toàn cảnh thành phố. (From above, we saw the entire cityscape clearly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rõ (adj/adv): The standard and more common form meaning "clear" or "clearly". "Rõi" is considered a regional variant.

  • Lời hướng dẫn phải thật rõ ràng. (The instructions must be very clear.)

• Rõ ràng (adj): Clear, obvious, evident.

  • Sự thật đã rõ ràng. (The truth is clear.)

• Rành rõi (adj): Very clear, distinct, and easy to understand (often used in Southern Vietnam).

  • Giọng nói của cô ấy nghe rành rõi. (Her voice sounds very clear.)

Synonyms

• Minh bạch: Transparent, lucid (often for abstract concepts like procedures or intentions).
• Tường minh: Explicit, clearly stated.
• Sáng tỏ: Clear, elucidated (often for ideas or situations that become clear).

Notes on Usage

• Regional Variation: The word "rõi" is primarily used in some regional dialects of Vietnamese, particularly in the central and southern regions. In formal writing and standard Vietnamese, "rõ" is the preferred form.
• Formality: Using "rõi" can sound colloquial or regional. For academic, official, or nationwide communication, it is advisable to use "rõ".
• Reference Context: As noted in the reference, "rõi" is defined as a regional variant synonymous with "dõi", which itself can mean "to follow with the eyes" or "clear". This reinforces its status as a dialectal form.

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