tót
Definition
- Adverb:
- Haughtily, arrogantly (from a high position): Describes sitting or being perched in an elevated place with a proud, disdainful, or presumptuous manner.
- Nimbly, swiftly, briskly: Describes a quick, light, and agile movement, often a jump, leap, or rapid dash.
Usage Examples
- Adverb (Haughtily):
- Ghế trên ngồi tót sỗ sàng. (He sat haughtily/indecorously on the high seat.)
- Adverb (Nimbly):
- Mèo nhảy tót lên bàn. (The cat nimbly jumped onto the table.)
- Chạy tót về nhà. (He ran swiftly home.)
- Thoáng một cái đã tót đi đâu mất. (In a flash, he had swiftly disappeared somewhere.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is primarily used in literary or descriptive contexts and is not common in everyday modern speech. It often conveys a vivid image of movement or posture.
Variants and Related Words
- There are no direct common variants. The word "tót" functions as an adverb modifying verbs like (to sit), (to jump), (to run).
Synonyms
- For "nimbly/swiftly": nhanh nhẹn (agilely), thoăn thoắt (briskly), vụt (dartingly).
- For "haughtily": ngạo nghễ (arrogantly), kiêu kỳ (proudly).
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms centered solely on the word "tót". Its meaning is contained within the specific phrases shown in the examples.