sóng gợn
Definition
- Noun:
- Ripple: A very small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, typically caused by a light wind, a gentle touch, or a small object falling into the water.
- Undulation: A smooth, wavelike motion or pattern on a liquid surface.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Một viên sỏi rơi xuống làm mặt hồ xuất hiện những sóng gợn. (A pebble fell, creating ripples on the lake's surface.)
- Gió nhẹ thổi qua tạo thành những sóng gợn lăn tăn. (A light breeze blew, forming tiny ripples.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe a similar gentle, spreading effect or disturbance in non-physical contexts, though this is less common.
- Tin đồn đó chỉ tạo ra một vài sóng gợn trong cộng đồng. (That rumor only created a few ripples in the community.)
Variants and Related Words
- Gợn sóng (n): A less common variant with the same meaning, emphasizing the act of rippling.
- Sóng lăn tăn (n): A descriptive synonym specifically referring to very small, frequent ripples.
Synonyms
- Ripple: A small wave or series of waves.
- Wavelet: A very small wave.
- Undulation: A wavy form, outline, or motion.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Sóng to gió lớn: Literally "big waves and strong winds," meaning major troubles or a serious situation. This idiom contrasts with the minor, gentle nature of sóng gợn.