rè rè

Definition

Adjective (Tính từ):
- Slightly hoarse, somewhat raspy: Describes a voice or sound that is a little rough, husky, or not clear and smooth. It implies a mild degree of hoarseness.
- Faint, weak, and hesitant (when speaking): Can describe speaking in a low, timid, or unconfident voice, often due to shyness or fear.

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- Sau khi hát cả đêm, giọng cô ấy nghe rè rè. (After singing all night, her voice sounds a little hoarse.)
- Đứa trẻ trả lời rè rè khi bị cô giáo hỏi. (The child answered in a faint, timid voice when the teacher asked.)
- Tiếng loa cũ phát ra âm thanh rè rè. (The old speaker produced a slightly raspy sound.)

Advanced Usage

"nói rè rè": to speak in a faint, timid, or hushed voice.
- Cậu bé nói rè rè xin lỗi. (The boy spoke in a timid voice to apologize.)
"giọng rè rè": a slightly hoarse/raspy voice.
- Ông ấy có giọng rè rè đặc trưng. (He has a characteristically slightly raspy voice.)

Variants and Related Words

Rè (adj): Hoarse, raspy, tinny (describing a voice or sound). "Rè rè" is the reduplicative form (từ láy) of "rè", indicating a lesser degree or a more descriptive quality.
- Giọng anh ấy bị rè vì cảm. (His voice is hoarse from a cold.)
Khàn khàn (adj): Husky, gravelly (often a deeper, more pronounced hoarseness than "rè rè").
Nhỏ nhẹ (adj): Soft, gentle (speaking softly, but not necessarily due to hoarseness or fear).

Synonyms

Notes on Meaning

Primary Meaning: The core meaning relates to sound quality, specifically a mild impairment in clarity causing a soft, rough, or scratchy sound. It is most commonly applied to human voices.
Secondary Meaning: It can extend to describe the manner of speaking—speaking softly and without confidence, where the faintness comes from emotion (shyness, fear) rather than a physical throat condition. The context usually makes the intended meaning clear.

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