tù túng
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Cramped, Confined: Describes a physical space that is too small, narrow, or restricted, causing discomfort and a lack of freedom to move. 2. Restricted, Constrained: Describes a situation, condition, or atmosphere that is oppressive, limiting freedom of thought, action, or development, leading to a feeling of being stifled.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Physical Space):
- Căn phòng này quá tù túng. (This room is too cramped.)
- Ngồi ở ghế sau ô tô cảm thấy rất tù túng. (Sitting in the back seat of the car feels very confined.)
- Adjective (Situation/Condition):
- Anh ấy cảm thấy tù túng trong công việc hiện tại. (He feels restricted in his current job.)
- Sống dưới chế độ đó, người dân bị tù túng về tư tưởng. (Living under that regime, people were constrained in their thinking.)
Advanced Usage
- "cảm giác tù túng": a feeling of confinement/restriction.
- Cô ấy không chịu nổi cảm giác tù túng nơi đây. (She couldn't stand the feeling of confinement here.)
- "lối sống tù túng": a constrained/restrictive way of life.
- Anh ấy muốn thoát khỏi lối sống tù túng đó. (He wanted to escape that restrictive way of life.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bó buộc (v/adj): to bind, to restrict; restrictive.
- Gò bó (adj): rigid, inflexible, restrictive (often for rules or lifestyle).
- Chật chội (adj): cramped, crowded (primarily for physical space).
Synonyms
- Cramped: (of space) uncomfortably small or crowded.
- Confined: (of space) restricted in area or volume.
- Restricted: limited in extent, number, or scope.
- Constrained: appearing forced or unnatural; restricted.
- Stifling: making one feel constrained or oppressed.
Related Idioms
- Tù túng như gà trong lồng: (to be) as confined as a chicken in a coop; to feel extremely trapped and restricted.
- Ở nhà cả ngày, tôi thấy tù túng như gà trong lồng. (Staying home all day, I feel as confined as a chicken in a coop.)