tót vời
Definition
- Adjective:
- Extremely high; towering; lofty: Describes something of great height, often used in a poetic or literary context to emphasize physical or metaphorical elevation.
- Excellent; marvelous; wonderful: An archaic or literary synonym for "tuyệt vời," used to describe something of supreme quality, beauty, or impressiveness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Ngọn núi cao tót vời. (The mountain is extremely high.)
- Phong tư tài mạo tót vời. (Of elegant bearing and marvelous talent and appearance.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "tót vời" is primarily found in classical Vietnamese poetry and literature. Its usage in modern spoken Vietnamese is very rare and would be considered highly literary or archaic.
Variants and Related Words
- Tuyệt vời (adj): Excellent, wonderful, fantastic. This is the modern, commonly used equivalent.
- Buổi biểu diễn thật tuyệt vời. (The performance was truly wonderful.)
Synonyms
- Lofty: Of imposing height.
- Marvelous: Causing great wonder; extraordinary.
- Superb: Excellent; splendid.
Notes on Usage
- "Tót vời" is not used in everyday conversation. Learners should use "tuyệt vời" to express "excellent" or "wonderful." Understanding "tót vời" is important for reading classical Vietnamese texts.