Definition

Adjective: 1. Cramped, Confined: Describes a physical space that is too small, narrow, or restricted, causing discomfort and a lack of freedom to move. 2. Restricted, Constrained: Describes a situation, condition, or atmosphere that is oppressive, limiting freedom of thought, action, or development, leading to a feeling of being stifled.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Physical Space):
  • Căn phòng này quá tù túng. (This room is too cramped.)
  • Ngồi ở ghế sau ô tô cảm thấy rất tù túng. (Sitting in the back seat of the car feels very confined.)
• Adjective (Situation/Condition):
  • Anh ấy cảm thấy tù túng trong công việc hiện tại. (He feels restricted in his current job.)
  • Sống dưới chế độ đó, người dân bị tù túng về tư tưởng. (Living under that regime, people were constrained in their thinking.)

Advanced Usage

• "cảm giác tù túng": a feeling of confinement/restriction.
  • Cô ấy không chịu nổi cảm giác tù túng nơi đây. (She couldn't stand the feeling of confinement here.)
• "lối sống tù túng": a constrained/restrictive way of life.
  • Anh ấy muốn thoát khỏi lối sống tù túng đó. (He wanted to escape that restrictive way of life.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bó buộc (v/adj): to bind, to restrict; restrictive.
• Gò bó (adj): rigid, inflexible, restrictive (often for rules or lifestyle).
• Chật chội (adj): cramped, crowded (primarily for physical space).

Synonyms

• Cramped: (of space) uncomfortably small or crowded.
• Confined: (of space) restricted in area or volume.
• Restricted: limited in extent, number, or scope.
• Constrained: appearing forced or unnatural; restricted.
• Stifling: making one feel constrained or oppressed.

Related Idioms

• Tù túng như gà trong lồng: (to be) as confined as a chicken in a coop; to feel extremely trapped and restricted.
  • Ở nhà cả ngày, tôi thấy tù túng như gà trong lồng. (Staying home all day, I feel as confined as a chicken in a coop.)

adj

1. cramped