thong manh
Definition
- Noun (Medical, Archaic):
- Cataract: An eye condition, now medically termed as cataract, characterized by the clouding or opacity of the eye's lens, leading to blurred vision or blindness.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông cụ bị thong manh nên không thể đọc sách. (The old man has a cataract so he cannot read books.)
- Ngày xưa, thong manh là một bệnh nan y. (In the past, cataract was an incurable disease.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily found in historical or literary texts. In modern Vietnamese medical contexts, the word "đục thủy tinh thể" (literally: opaque lens) is the standard term for cataract.
Variants and Related Words
- Đục thủy tinh thể (n): Cataract (modern medical term).
- Bà ấy vừa phẫu thuật đục thủy tinh thể. (She just had cataract surgery.)
Synonyms
- Cataract: The clouding of the eye's natural lens.
- Vision opacity (descriptive).
Notes on Usage
- "Thong manh" is an archaic term. Its use in contemporary conversation or writing may sound outdated or poetic. For clear communication, especially in medical contexts, "đục thủy tinh thể" is strongly recommended.