suýt soát
Definition
- Adjective:
- Almost equal / Very close: Describes two or more things that are nearly identical in measure, degree, or amount, with only a very slight difference.
- Approximate / Roughly the same: Indicates a state of being nearly the same or very similar, often used for age, height, score, or level.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Hai anh em suýt soát chiều cao. (The two brothers are almost the same height.)
- Hai đội chơi suýt soát điểm số. (The two teams have very close scores.)
- Bà cụ suýt soát chín mươi tuổi. (The old lady is approximately ninety years old.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to emphasize the negligible difference between compared items, often implying they are practically alike.
- Hai phương án này suýt soát về hiệu quả và chi phí. (These two options are nearly identical in terms of effectiveness and cost.)
Variants and Related Words
- Xấp xỉ (adjective/adverb): approximately, roughly. This is a more general term for approximation, while emphasizes closeness between specific items.
- Khoảng cách xấp xỉ 5 km. (The distance is approximately 5 km.)
Synonyms
- Almost identical: Nearly exactly the same.
- Very close: Having only a minimal difference.
- Nearly equal: Almost the same in quantity or value.
Related Idioms
- Suýt soát như đúc: As alike as two peas in a pod; used to highlight an extreme degree of similarity.
- Hai chị em sinh đôi ấy suýt soát như đúc. (Those twin sisters are as alike as two peas in a pod.)
adjective
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almost, alike, approximate
