rỗng ruột
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Hollow (inside): Describes an object, typically a tree or plant stem, that is empty or has a cavity inside, rather than being solid.
- Empty, devoid of substance: Can figuratively describe something that lacks meaningful content, value, or sincerity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cây cổ thụ này đã bị rỗng ruột. (This ancient tree has become hollow.)
- Thanh tre này rỗng ruột nên rất nhẹ. (This bamboo pole is hollow, so it's very light.)
- Lời hứa của họ nghe có vẻ rỗng ruột. (Their promise sounds hollow/devoid of sincerity.)
Advanced Usage
- "nói rỗng ruột": to speak empty/hollow words; to say things without genuine meaning or substance.
- Đừng nghe những lời nói rỗng ruột ấy. (Don't listen to those hollow words.)
- Used to describe architectural or natural structures with empty interiors.
- Khối đá bị nước xói mòn thành rỗng ruột. (The rock was eroded by water and became hollow.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rỗng (adj): Empty, hollow. A more general term. (The cup is empty.)
- Trống rỗng (adj): Empty, void (often used for abstract concepts like feelings or life). (A feeling of emptiness.)
Synonyms
- Trống rỗng bên trong: Empty inside.
- Có lỗ hổng bên trong: Having a cavity/void inside.
Related Idioms
- "Bụng rỗng": Literally "empty stomach"; means to be hungry. (Note: This idiom uses "rỗng" but is a different, common compound phrase).
- Làm việc cả ngày, giờ tôi thấy bụng rỗng rồi. (Working all day, I feel hungry now.)
- Hollow
- Cây rỗng ruộtA hollow tree