thôi thối

Bùn ao thối thôi thối dưới ánh nắng mặt trời.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Slightly rotten / somewhat putrid: Describes something that has begun to decay or emit a foul smell, but not to an extreme or overwhelming degree. It indicates a mild state of rot or bad odor.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Bùn ao thôi thối. (The pond mud is slightly rotten.)
  • Thùng rác để lâu ngày bắt đầu thôi thối. (The trash bin left for many days is beginning to smell somewhat putrid.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is often used to describe organic matter (like mud, food, or waste) in the early or moderate stages of decomposition, where the foul smell is noticeable but not overpowering.

Variants and Related Words

• Thối (adj): rotten, putrid, foul-smelling. This is the root word and denotes a stronger, more intense state of decay.
  • Cá này đã thối. (This fish is rotten.)

Synonyms

• Rancid: (of oily or fatty foods) smelling or tasting unpleasant due to decomposition.
• Musty: having a stale, damp, and often faintly unpleasant smell.
• Putrid: decaying and emitting a foul smell (stronger than "thôi thối").

Notes on Usage

• "Thôi thối" is less severe than "thối". It is used when the unpleasant smell or state of decay is present but not fully developed or intense.
• It is a descriptive term commonly found in literary or descriptive contexts to depict settings, environments, or objects.