tạnh ráo
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Definition
Verb: - To become dry, especially after rain; to clear up (of weather): Describes the state of the sky or ground becoming dry and clear following wet weather, such as rain or a storm. It implies the cessation of precipitation and the return of fair conditions.
Usage
This verb is used to describe the transition from wet, rainy, or muddy conditions to dry and clear ones. It is most commonly applied to weather and outdoor surfaces. - It is often used with the subject "trời" (sky/weather) to mean "the weather clears up." - It can also describe roads, paths, or the ground becoming dry.
Examples
- (After the rain, the weather has cleared up.)
- (Wait for the road to get dry before going.)
- (The weather has been dry and clear for the past few days, which is good for drying rice.)
Advanced Usage / Nuances
- "tạnh ráo" vs. "tạnh": While both mean "to stop (raining)," "tạnh ráo" emphasizes the resulting state of being dry and clear. "Tạnh" simply means the rain has stopped, but conditions might still be wet.
- Trời đã tạnh nhưng đường vẫn còn ướt. (The rain has stopped, but the road is still wet.)
- Trời đã tạnh ráo, đường khô hẳn. (The weather has cleared up, the road is completely dry.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tạnh (verb): To stop (raining). (e.g., - The rain has stopped.)
- Khô ráo (adjective): Dry, not damp. This is the adjectival state that "tạnh ráo" leads to.
- Quang đãng (adjective): Clear, bright, and open (often used for sky). Describes the visual result of "tạnh ráo".
Synonyms
- Hết mưa: To stop raining.
- Khô đi: To dry up (more general, not specific to weather).
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Trời tạnh ráo: A common phrase meaning "The weather is clear and dry."
- Chúng ta nên ra ngoài khi trời tạnh ráo. (We should go out when the weather is clear and dry.)