trúng thử
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To suffer from sunstroke: To experience a specific illness caused by excessive exposure to the sun's heat, characterized by symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, or fainting.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Làm việc ngoài đồng cả ngày, ông ấy đã bị trúng thử. (Working in the field all day, he suffered from sunstroke.)
- Trời nắng gắt, nhớ đội mũ nếu không muốn trúng thử. (The sun is scorching; remember to wear a hat if you don't want to get sunstroke.)
- Cô ấy phải vào viện vì trúng thử nặng. (She had to be hospitalized due to severe sunstroke.)
Advanced Usage
- The condition is specifically attributed to the intense heat of the sun ("thử"), distinguishing it from general heatstroke which can occur in any hot environment.
Variants and Related Words
- Cảm nắng (verb phrase): A more common, general synonym meaning to get sick from the sun's heat.
- Say nắng (verb phrase): Another common term for sunstroke, often implying dizziness or fainting.
Synonyms
- To get sunstroke: The direct equivalent.
- To be stricken by the sun: A more formal description.
- To suffer from heatstroke (caused by the sun): A broader medical term where the cause is specified.
Related Idioms
- While "trúng thử" itself is not typically part of a broader idiom, it relates to the cultural understanding of illnesses caused by natural elements, similar to "trúng gió" (to be struck by the wind, meaning to catch a chill).