thủi thủi
Definition
- Adjective:
- Alone and forlorn; solitary and desolate: Describes a state of being by oneself in a quiet, lonely, and often pitiable manner, typically without companionship or fanfare.
- In a quiet, solitary manner: Describes doing something quietly and by oneself, often implying a sense of resignation or being overlooked.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cụ già sống thủi thủi trong căn nhà nhỏ. (The old man lives alone and forlorn in a small house.)
- Nó cứ thủi thủi một mình đi học về. (He just quietly walks home from school by himself.)
- Công việc xong, anh ấy thủi thủi ra về. (The work finished, he left for home quietly and alone.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a connotation of melancholy, pity, or gentle pathos. It is not merely "alone" but alone in a way that seems humble, sad, or detached from the bustle of others.
- It can describe both a permanent state (living alone) or a specific action (walking alone).
Variants and Related Words
- Thui thủi: This is a common variant spelling and pronunciation of "thủi thủi," with identical meaning and usage.
Synonyms
- Lonely: Sad because one has no friends or company.
- Solitary: Done or existing alone.
- Forlorn: Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.
- By oneself: Alone.
Related Idioms
- Thủi thủi một mình: To be all alone by oneself. This phrase reinforces the solitary meaning.
- Bà ấy thủi thủi một mình trong ngày Tết. (She was all by herself during Tet holiday.)