tròi
Definition
- Verb:
- To emerge; to protrude; to come out: The primary meaning of "tròi" is to come out from within something, to become visible or apparent, often by rising above a surface. It describes something moving from a concealed or submerged position into view.
- To stick out; to be exposed: It can also mean to extend beyond the usual boundary or surface, making something noticeable.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Mặt trăng tròi lên từ sau ngọn núi. (The moon emerged from behind the mountain.)
- Con ốc sên tròi ra khỏi vỏ. (The snail came out of its shell.)
- Hòn đá nhọn tròi lên khỏi mặt đường. (The sharp rock protruded from the road surface.)
Advanced Usage
- "tròi ra": This is a very common collocation emphasizing the action of coming out or being revealed.
- Sự thật cuối cùng cũng tròi ra. (The truth finally came out.)
Variants and Related Words
Nổi lên (v): to rise up, to surface (often used for things on liquids or abstract concepts like issues).
- Vấn đề mới nổi lên. (A new issue has arisen.)
Lòi ra (v): to stick out, to protrude (can have a more informal or physical connotation).
- Dây thừng lòi ra ngoài. (The rope is sticking out.)
Synonyms
- Emerge: to come out into view.
- Protrude: to extend beyond or above a surface.
- Surface: to rise to the surface.
Related Idioms
- Tròi đầu lên: Literally "for one's head to emerge," meaning to barely manage or to have a moment of respite in a difficult situation.
- Sau một tuần bận rộn, tôi mới tròi đầu lên được. (After a busy week, I finally have a moment to breathe.)