thậm thọt
Definition
Adjective:
- Uneven, irregular, or fluctuating: Describes something that is not smooth, consistent, or steady, often characterized by intermittent stops and starts or variations in intensity, speed, or level.
- Intermittent: Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Adverb:
- In an uneven or intermittent manner: Used to describe an action performed in a halting, irregular, or fluctuating way.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Công việc tiến triển một cách thậm thọt. (The work is progressing in a fitful/uneven manner.)
- Âm thanh thậm thọt phát ra từ chiếc radio cũ. (An intermittent sound came from the old radio.)
Adverb:
- Chiếc xe chạy thậm thọt trên con đường gồ ghề. (The car ran jerkily on the bumpy road.)
- Anh ấy thở một cách thậm thọt sau khi chạy. (He was breathing unevenly after running.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is often used to describe mechanical failures, irregular progress, or inconsistent patterns in various contexts such as work, movement, sound, or breathing.
Variants and Related Words
- Thậm thụt: This is a direct variant with identical meaning and usage to "thậm thọt".
Synonyms
- Uneven: Not level or smooth; irregular.
- Intermittent: Stopping and starting at irregular intervals.
- Fitful: Active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady.
- Jerky: Characterized by abrupt, sharp movements or actions.
Related Idioms
- While "thậm thọt" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is commonly used in descriptive phrases to emphasize irregularity or lack of smoothness.