Definition

1. 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).

adj

1. huge, enormous