to tướng
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Huge, enormous: Describes something that is exceptionally large in size, volume, or scale, significantly exceeding what is considered normal or average.
- Bulky, massive: Emphasizes a large and often imposing physical presence.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta mang một chiếc vali to tướng. (He was carrying a huge suitcase.)
- Trước cửa nhà có một cây cổ thụ to tướng. (There is an enormous ancient tree in front of the house.)
- Họ phải đối mặt với một vấn đề to tướng. (They had to face a massive problem.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in a slightly informal or colloquial context to add emphasis to the size of an object or issue.
- It can be used metaphorically to describe abstract concepts (like problems, mistakes, or questions) as being very large or significant.
Variants and Related Words
- To lớn (adj): Large, big, great. This is a more standard and neutral term for large size.
- Một công ty to lớn. (A large company.)
- Đồ sộ (adj): Colossal, monumental. Often used for structures or works that are impressively large in scale.
- Một công trình kiến trúc đồ sộ. (A colossal architectural work.)
Synonyms
- Enormous: Very large in size or quantity.
- Gigantic: Of very great size or extent.
- Immense: Extremely large or great.
- Bulky: Large and difficult to move or carry.
Related Idioms
- While "to tướng" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is commonly used in expressive phrases for emphasis.
- Một lỗi to tướng: a huge/blatant mistake.
- Một dấu hỏi to tướng: a giant question mark (a major doubt or question).