rọn

rọn

Con dao rọn cắt miếng giấy một cách dễ dàng.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Sharp: Having a thin edge or fine point that can cut or pierce easily. This is the primary and most common meaning of "rọn," directly equivalent to the standard Vietnamese word "nhọn."
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Con dao này rất rọn. (This knife is very sharp.)
    • Cẩn thận với cái đinh rọn. (Be careful with the sharp nail.)
Advanced Usage
  • "rọn hoắt": Intensely or extremely sharp.
    • Mũi tên rọn hoắt. (The arrowhead is razor-sharp.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Nhọn: The standard and more frequently used synonym for "sharp."
    • Bút chì đã gọt nhọn. (The pencil is sharpened to a point.)
Synonyms
  • Sharp: Having a keen edge or fine point.
  • Pointed: Tapering to a sharp tip.
Notes on Usage
  • "Rọn" is a regional or dialectal variant, primarily used in some areas of Central and Southern Vietnam. It is less common in formal writing than the standard word "nhọn." Its usage is typically understood but may sound colloquial or local to speakers from other regions.