sùi sụt
Definition
- Adjective:
- Melting in tears; weeping inconsolably: Describes the state of crying in a soft, continuous, and sorrowful manner, often with sobs.
- Lasting, long-lasting, continual (especially of rain): Describes something that persists for a long time in a steady, unbroken manner, most commonly used for drizzle or light rain.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (crying):
- Nghe tin buồn, cô ấy sùi sụt khóc. (Hearing the sad news, she wept inconsolably.)
- Adjective (rain):
- Trời mưa sùi sụt suốt ba ngày. (It rained continually for three days.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "sùi sụt" is primarily used in descriptive, literary contexts to evoke a vivid sensory or emotional image. It is less common in formal or technical writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Sụt sùi (adj): This is a direct variant with the same meaning, often used interchangeably to describe soft, mournful crying.
- Đứa trẻ sụt sùi vì bị mắng. (The child sniveled because it was scolded.)
Synonyms
- Weepy: tending to cry.
- Incessant: continuing without interruption.
- Drizzling: raining lightly in fine drops.
Related Idioms
- While "sùi sụt" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, its usage paints a picture of prolonged, gentle sorrow or persistent, dreary weather.
adj
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melting in tears lasting,long lasting, continual
