thòi
Definition
- Verb:
- To protrude; to stick out: To extend or project a part of something beyond its usual boundary or covering, often unintentionally or in a noticeable way.
- To be exposed; to show: For a part of an object that is normally hidden or contained to become partially visible.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tay áo sơ mi thòi ra ngoài. (The shirt cuff protrudes from the jacket sleeve.)
- Tờ giấy thòi ra khỏi quyển sách. (A piece of paper sticks out of the book.)
- Chân tường bị thòi ra sau trận mưa. (The foundation protruded after the rain.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb often describes a slight, untidy, or unintended extension of one item from within another, such as fabric, hair, or a physical object.
- It can imply a lack of neatness or proper containment.
Variants and Related Words
Lòi ra (v): to stick out, to protrude (often more forcefully or visibly than "thòi").
- Răng khểnh lòi ra khi cô ấy cười. (Her snaggletooth shows when she smiles.)
Thò (v): to put out, to extend outwards (often an intentional action).
- Đứa trẻ thò tay vào lọ. (The child put his hand into the jar.)
Synonyms
- Protrude: to extend beyond a surface.
- Stick out: to be positioned beyond the edge.
- Peek out: to be just visible.
- Jut out: to extend out sharply.
Related Idioms
- Đầu *thò đầu thụt*: to poke one's head in and out; to be hesitant or to vacillate.
- Anh ta cứ đầu thò đầu thụt ở cửa, không dám vào. (He kept poking his head in and out of the door, not daring to enter.)