Definition

1. Verb:
   • To penetrate deeply; to embed or sink in completely: Describes an object entering or becoming fixed in something with significant depth or force, often implying it is difficult to remove.

Usage Examples

• (The bullet embedded itself deep into the tree stump.)
• (The nail was driven deep into the wall.)

Advanced Usage

• "thút đầu": to bury one's head (into something).
  • Nó thút đầu vào gối. (He buried his head deep into the pillow.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thụt (v): This is a common variant spelling of "thút," carrying the same meaning of deep penetration or insertion.

Synonyms

• Embed: to fix firmly in a surrounding mass.
• Sink in: to penetrate or become absorbed.
• Plunge: to thrust or force quickly and deeply into something.

Notes on Usage

• Tone and Register: "Thút" is a descriptive verb, often used in literary or vivid narrative contexts to emphasize the depth, force, or finality of an object's penetration. It is less common in everyday casual speech.
• Common Contexts: Frequently used to describe bullets, nails, knives, or other sharp objects entering materials like wood, flesh, or earth. It can also be used metaphorically in some contexts.