túy ông
Definition
- Noun (archaic):
- A habitual drunkard; a person who is frequently intoxicated: The term refers to an individual, typically male, known for regularly being drunk or in a state of alcohol intoxication. It carries a somewhat literary or old-fashioned tone.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trong làng ai cũng biết ông ấy là một túy ông. (In the village, everyone knows he is a habitual drunkard.)
- Câu chuyện cổ tích ấy có một nhân vật là một túy ông tốt bụng. (That fairy tale features a character who is a kind-hearted drunkard.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is considered archaic (cũ) in modern Vietnamese. It may be encountered in classical literature, historical contexts, or used for stylistic effect to evoke an old-fashioned feeling.
Variants and Related Words
- Túy lúy (adj): describes a state of being completely drunk or intoxicated.
- Say rượu (v/phrase): to be drunk, intoxicated (the modern, common phrase).
Synonyms
- Drunkard: a person who is drunk, especially habitually.
- Sot: an archaic term for a habitual drunkard.
- Inebriate: a formal term for a person who is habitually drunk.
Related Idioms
- While no common idiom uses "túy ông" directly, the concept relates to themes in Vietnamese idioms about drinking.
- Say khướt: to be dead drunk.
- Ông ấy uống rượu và say khướt. (He drank alcohol and was dead drunk.)