trày trạy

Trẻ con trày trạy trên sàn nhà.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Worn-out / threadbare: Describes an object, typically fabric or a surface, that has become thin, frayed, or damaged from extensive use or friction.
   • Shabby / dilapidated: Indicates a state of being in poor condition due to neglect or age, often with a connotation of being rubbed or scraped down.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chiếc áo len cũ đã mặc trày trạy. (The old sweater was worn threadbare.)
  • Mặt bàn gỗ bị chà xát trày trạy. (The wooden table surface was rubbed worn-out.)
  • Cánh cửa sơn trày trạy vì gió biển. (The door's paint was worn shabby from the sea wind.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used to emphasize the visible effects of prolonged friction or use, suggesting a surface that is no longer smooth or intact.

Variants and Related Words

• Trạy: (Adjective) An alternate, less common spelling or form with the same meaning as "trày trạy," indicating a worn or abraded state.

Synonyms

• Worn-out: Impaired or damaged by use.
• Threadbare: (Of fabric) thin and tattered with age.
• Frayed: Worn and unraveled at the edge.
• Shabby: In poor condition from long use.

Notes on Usage

• "Trày trạy" is a descriptive adjective and is not typically used as a verb or in phrasal verbs.
• It carries a visual and tactile connotation, often describing something that has been physically eroded or degraded.