thộc
Definition
Adverb: - Precipitously; headlong; in a rushing and direct manner. Describes a movement, typically running or entering, that is done with sudden speed and without hesitation, often implying a lack of caution or a single-minded focus on reaching the destination.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Nó chạy thộc vào nhà. (He ran headlong into the house.)
- Cậu bé thộc đến bên mẹ. (The boy rushed precipitously to his mother's side.)
- Xe máy phóng thộc qua ngã tư. (The motorbike sped straight and fast through the intersection.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "thộc" is almost exclusively used in conjunction with verbs of motion like "chạy" (to run), "phóng" (to speed), or "lao" (to dash). It intensifies the verb by emphasizing the suddenness, directness, and often reckless speed of the action.
Variants and Related Words
- Thoạt (adv): suddenly, at first. (Note: While "thoạt" can mean suddenness, it lacks the connotation of direct, rushing movement inherent in "thộc").
- Phụt (adv): to dart or spurt out suddenly, often for a short distance (e.g., of liquid, a small animal).
Synonyms
- Headlong: in a rushed and reckless manner.
- Precipitously: very quickly and without thought or care.
- Directly: in a straight line without deviation.
Notes on Usage
- "Thộc" is a colloquial and expressive adverb. It is not commonly used in formal writing but is vivid in spoken language and literary descriptions of movement.
- It typically modifies actions that are impulsive and have a clear, unimpeded trajectory toward a target.