trôn ốc

trôn ốc

Con ốc có một trôn ốc rất nhọn.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The apex or pointed tip of a snail shell: The narrow, pointed end of a spiral snail shell, where the coils terminate.
    • A spiral or helical shape: Something that curves or coils around a central point in a continuously widening or tightening circular pattern, resembling the form of a snail shell.

  2. Adjective (Attributive):

    • Spiral, helical, coiled: Describing an object or form that has the shape of a spiral, like a snail shell. Often used in compound nouns to describe specific objects.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • Vỏ ốc này có trôn ốc rất nhọn. (This snail shell has a very sharp apex.)
    • Khói bay lên theo hình trôn ốc. (The smoke rose in a spiral shape.)

  • Adjective (Attributive):

    • Cầu thang trôn ốc rất tiết kiệm diện tích. (A spiral staircase is very space-efficient.)
    • Nó là một lò xo trôn ốc. (It is a helical spring.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term is primarily used in technical, descriptive, or poetic contexts to denote a specific spiral form. It is a vivid metaphor for any gradual, coiling movement or structure.
Variants and Related Words

  • Xoáy trôn ốc (n): A spiral vortex or whirlpool.

    • Dòng nước tạo thành xoáy trôn ốc. (The water current formed a spiral vortex.)

  • Hình trôn ốc (n): Spiral shape.

    • Vẽ một hình trôn ốc. (Draw a spiral shape.)
Synonyms
  • Spiral: A curve that winds around a central point.
  • Helix: A three-dimensional spiral, like a corkscrew.
  • Coil: A series of loops or rings.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Xoáy vào vòng trôn ốc: To be caught in a downward spiral (often metaphorical).
    • Công ty đang xoáy vào vòng trôn ốc của nợ nần. (The company is spiraling into debt.)