tha thướt
Definition
Adjective: - Gracefully flowing, languidly elegant: Describes a slow, soft, and graceful movement or appearance, often of long, loose garments, hair, or a person's manner of walking. It conveys a sense of gentle, flowing beauty and unhurried elegance.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Tà áo dài bay tha thướt trong gió. (The áo dài flows gracefully in the wind.)
- Mái tóc dài tha thướt trên vai. (The long hair falls languidly over the shoulders.)
- Dáng đi tha thướt của người thiếu nữ. (The girl's languidly elegant gait.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is primarily used in literary, descriptive, or poetic contexts to create a vivid image of soft, flowing movement or form. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Thướt tha: This is the more standard and commonly used variant with an identical meaning. "Tha thướt" is considered a less common, poetic inversion of "thướt tha."
- Váy cô ấy thướt tha trên sàn nhảy. (Her dress flowed gracefully on the dance floor.)
Synonyms
- Flowing: Moving in a smooth, continuous way.
- Languid: Displaying a relaxed, slow, and graceful manner.
- Graceful: Having elegance and beauty of movement.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using "tha thướt." The concept is typically expressed directly through descriptive phrases.