ru hời
Definition
- Verb:
- To sing a lullaby: The primary meaning of "ru hời" is the act of singing a soft, gentle song, typically a traditional folk lullaby, to soothe a child and lull them to sleep. The term carries a poetic and affectionate nuance.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Mẹ ru hời con ngủ. (Mother sings a lullaby to put the child to sleep.)
- Tiếng ru hời nghe thật êm dịu. (The sound of the lullaby is very soothing.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase "ru hời" is often used in literary, poetic, or nostalgic contexts to evoke the traditional image of maternal care and childhood.
Variants and Related Words
- Ru (v): to lull, to rock to sleep. This is the more common, general verb.
- Bà ru cháu. (The grandmother lulls the grandchild to sleep.)
Synonyms
- To lull: to soothe or calm someone to sleep.
- To sing a lullaby: to sing a song specifically intended to lull a child to sleep.
Related Idioms
- While "ru hời" itself is not typically part of a larger idiom, it is the core of the cultural concept of "lời ru hời" (the lullaby's words).