rệu

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The Vietnamese word "rệu" is an adjective that describes something that is overripe or excessively soft, often referring to fruits or vegetables. It suggests that the item has passed its ideal ripeness and may be too mushy or pulpy to be enjoyable.

Usage Instructions:

• "Rệu" is commonly used in informal contexts, especially when talking about fruits that have become overly ripe.
• It can be used to describe not only fruits but also other items that have lost their firmness or structure.

Example:

• "Quả chuối này chín rệu quá, không ăn được!"
  • Translation: "This banana is too overripe; it can’t be eaten!"

Advanced Usage:

In a more figurative sense, "rệu" can also describe something that is not just physically overripe but may refer to a situation or condition that has deteriorated or become too relaxed or lenient.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "rệu," but it can be used in different tenses or with modifiers to enhance its meaning. For example, "rệu rã" can refer to something that is very soft or falling apart.

Different Meanings:

While "rệu" primarily refers to overripe fruit, it can also imply a lack of firmness in other contexts, such as: - Describing a person who is overly relaxed or laid-back. - Referring to something that is weak or ineffective.

Synonyms:

Some synonyms for "rệu" include: - "héo" – withered or wilted, often used for vegetables or plants that are no longer fresh. - "nhũn" – soft or mushy, which can refer to various kinds of food or even non-food items that have lost their firmness.

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1. (địa phương) Overripe, pulpy
   • Trái mãng cầu chín rệu
     An overripe custard-apple