thút
Definition
- 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.