rợm

Thân thiện

Cây cối mọc um tùm ở khu đất rợm.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Shaded / Sheltered from sunlight: Describes a place, area, or piece of land that is not exposed to direct sunlight, often implying a lack of sun due to being in shadow or shade.
   • Sun-deprived: Indicates a condition where sunlight is absent or insufficient.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Rau ở chỗ đất rợm không lớn lên được. (Vegetables grown in shaded soil cannot grow well.)
  • Khu vườn phía sau nhà khá rợm vì có nhiều cây to. (The garden behind the house is quite shaded because there are many large trees.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "rợm" is relatively uncommon in modern everyday Vietnamese and is primarily used in specific contexts, often related to agriculture, gardening, or describing the quality of land and light conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Bánh rợm (n): A specific type of traditional Vietnamese cake. Note: This is a compound noun where "rợm" is part of the name and does not carry the "shaded" meaning.
  • Bà ngoại làm bánh rợm rất ngon. (My grandmother makes very delicious bánh rợm.)

Synonyms

• Thiếu nắng: lacking sun.
• Có bóng râm: shaded, having shade.
• Khuất nắng: sheltered from the sun.

Notes on Usage

• "Rợm" is a descriptive term almost exclusively applied to places, land, or areas. It is not typically used to describe objects or people.
• It often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting an undesirable lack of sunlight for growth or vitality.

Học thuật

1. Not exposed to the sun, in the shade
   • Rau ở chỗ đất rợm không lớn lên được
     Vegetables grown in the shade cannot grow well