trúc đổ
Definition
Verb:
- To collapse; to crumble down: The primary meaning of "trúc đổ" is to fall down or give way suddenly, often used for structures or edifices.
- To fall into ruin; to be destroyed: It describes a state of complete destruction or disintegration, typically of something that was once solid or established.
Verb (figurative):
- To collapse; to fall apart: Used metaphorically to describe the sudden and complete failure or ruin of abstract constructs such as plans, careers, or fortunes.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tòa nhà cũ đã trúc đổ sau trận động đất. (The old building collapsed after the earthquake.)
- Cơ nghiệp của ông ấy bỗng chốc trúc đổ. (His fortune suddenly crumbled.)
Advanced Usage
- "trúc đổ hoàn toàn": to collapse completely; to be utterly ruined.
- Kế hoạch của họ đã trúc đổ hoàn toàn. (Their plan collapsed completely.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sụp đổ (v): to collapse; to fall down. This is a more common synonym.
- Chế độ đó cuối cùng cũng sụp đổ. (That regime finally collapsed.)
Synonyms
- Collapse: To fall down or in suddenly.
- Crumble: To break down completely.
- Fall apart: To disintegrate or fail.
Notes on Usage
- "Trúc đổ" is a literary and somewhat formal term. In everyday modern Vietnamese, "sụp đổ" is more frequently used.
- It strongly implies a sudden, dramatic, and often irreversible failure or destruction.