tơi xốp
Definition
- Adjective:
- Loose and porous: Describes a substance, especially soil, that is not compacted, allowing air and water to pass through easily due to its crumbly and airy texture.
- Fluffy and light: Can describe materials like bread or cake that have a light, airy, and well-aerated structure.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đất trong vườn rất tơi xốp. (The soil in the garden is very loose and porous.)
- Bánh mì nướng lên phải tơi xốp. (The bread should be fluffy when baked.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in agricultural or gardening contexts to describe ideal soil condition.
- Used in culinary contexts to describe the desirable texture of baked goods.
Variants and Related Words
- Tơi (adj): loose, crumbly (often used separately to describe something broken into small, loose pieces).
- Đất được cuốc cho tơi ra. (The soil is hoed until it becomes loose.)
Synonyms
- Porous: Having tiny holes that allow air or liquid to pass through.
- Friable: Easily crumbled.
- Fluffy: Soft, light, and airy.
- Aerated: Filled with air bubbles.
Antonyms
- Compact: Closely and firmly packed together.
- Dense: Having parts closely packed together.
- Solid: Firm and stable in shape.