thuôn

Thịt bò được thuôn với hành răm thành một món canh thơm ngon.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Tapered / Slender: Describes an object that gradually narrows toward one end, creating a smooth, elongated, and pointed shape. Often used for fingers, leaves, or architectural details.
   • Streamlined / Sleek: Suggests a smooth, elongated form that is aesthetically pleasing due to its gradual narrowing, implying elegance and grace.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy có những ngón tay thon và thuôn. (She has slender, tapered fingers.)
  • Mái chùa có hình dáng thuôn nhọn. (The pagoda's roof has a tapered, pointed shape.)
  • Chiếc lá này rất thuôn. (This leaf is very tapered.)

Advanced Usage

• "thuôn thuôn": (reduplication) slightly tapered, gently narrowing.
  • Viên đá có hình thoi thuôn thuôn. (The stone has a gently tapered rhombus shape.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thon thuôn (adj): slender and tapered, often used together for emphasis.
  • Chiếc bình có cổ thon thuôn. (The vase has a slender, tapered neck.)

Synonyms

• Tapered: Gradually narrowing to a point.
• Slender: Gracefully thin and elongated.
• Streamlined: Having a smooth, efficient shape that narrows.

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