say sóng
Definition
Noun:
- Seasickness: A condition characterized by dizziness, nausea, and sometimes vomiting, caused by the motion of a ship or boat on water.
Verb (to be seasick):
- To suffer from seasickness: To experience the symptoms of seasickness.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Anh ấy bị say sóng rất nặng. (He has severe seasickness.)
- Thuốc chống say sóng rất hiệu quả. (Seasickness medicine is very effective.)
Verb:
- Tôi dễ say sóng khi đi tàu. (I get seasick easily when on a boat.)
- Cô ấy đang say sóng và cần không khí trong lành. (She is seasick and needs fresh air.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun formed from "say" (to be dizzy/affected, as in drunk) and "sóng" (wave). It specifically refers to sickness from wave motion.
Variants and Related Words
- Say tàu xe (n): Motion sickness (general term for sickness from vehicles).
- Say tàu xe là vấn đề phổ biến. (Motion sickness is a common problem.)
Synonyms
- Seasickness: The standard English equivalent.
- Mal de mer: The French-derived term for seasickness.
- Nausea (from motion): A general symptom of seasickness.
Related Idioms
- While "say sóng" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, it is commonly used in phrases describing the state or remedy for the condition.
- Chống say sóng: to prevent/combat seasickness.
- Lên cơn say sóng: to have a bout of seasickness.