rụt rè
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Timid; shy: Describes a person who lacks confidence or is hesitant to act or speak, often due to nervousness or fear of embarrassment. It implies a cautious, withdrawn, or reticent demeanor.
- Coy; bashful: Suggests a modest or reserved shyness, sometimes implying a degree of demureness or reluctance to be forward.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đứa trẻ rất rụt rè khi gặp người lạ. (The child is very shy when meeting strangers.)
- Cô ấy rụt rè đưa ra ý kiến của mình trong cuộc họp. (She timidly offered her opinion in the meeting.)
- Anh ấy có một nụ cười rụt rè. (He has a coy smile.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "rụt rè" often describes an inherent personality trait or a temporary state in a specific social situation. It can be used to describe behavior, speech, or even physical gestures (e.g., a shy glance, a timid step).
Variants and Related Words
- Nhút nhát (adj): A close synonym meaning timid, shy, easily frightened. It can sometimes imply a more fearful nature than "rụt rè."
- E dè (adj/v): To be cautious, hesitant, or wary. It can overlap with "rụt rè" but often focuses more on caution than inherent shyness.
- Bẽn lẽn (adj): Bashful, shy (often with a connotation of coyness or modesty).
Synonyms
- Shy: Nervous or timid in the company of other people.
- Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
- Bashful: Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
- Coy: Making a pretense of shyness or modesty.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Rụt rè như thỏ đế: As timid as a young rabbit. This idiom emphasizes extreme shyness or timidity.
- Cậu bé ấy rụt rè như thỏ đế, chẳng dám nói gì. (That boy is as timid as a young rabbit; he doesn't dare say anything.)