u buồn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Gloomy, melancholy, somber: Describes a state of mind, atmosphere, or appearance that is characterized by sadness, pensiveness, or a lack of cheerfulness. It implies a deep, quiet, and often lingering sadness.
- Dull, dreary: Can describe something that is bleak, uninteresting, or depressing in nature.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Khuôn mặt anh ấy trông thật u buồn. (His face looked very gloomy.)
- Bầu không khí trong phòng thật u buồn và nặng nề. (The atmosphere in the room was truly somber and heavy.)
- Những suy nghĩ u buồn cứ ám ảnh cô. (Melancholy thoughts kept haunting her.)
Advanced Usage
- Literary and descriptive usage: "U buồn" is often used in literary, poetic, or reflective contexts to describe landscapes, moods, or music that evokes a sense of serene sadness.
- Bản nhạc với giai điệu u buồn. (A piece of music with a melancholy melody.)
Variants and Related Words
- Buồn (adj): sad, unhappy. This is the root adjective, while "u buồn" intensifies the feeling, adding layers of depth, darkness, or pensiveness.
- Sầu muộn (adj): sorrowful, grievous. A more literary synonym often implying a cause for the sadness.
- Ảm đạm (adj): dismal, gloomy. Often used for weather or settings.
Synonyms
- Melancholy: A deep, persistent, often thoughtful sadness.
- Somber: Dark, gloomy, or gravely serious.
- Dreary: Dull, bleak, and depressing.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Nỗi u buồn: A feeling of gloom/melancholy. This noun phrase is commonly used.
- Cô ấy không thể thoát khỏi nỗi u buồn. (She could not escape the feeling of melancholy.)