xớp

Da của ông tôi trở nên xớp theo tuổi tác.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Rough or coarse to the touch: Describes a surface, texture, or material that feels uneven, abrasive, or not smooth when touched. This is the primary meaning.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Làn da anh ấy rất xớp. (His skin is very rough.)
  • Bề mặt tường này xớp quá. (The surface of this wall is too coarse.)
  • Vải này có cảm giác xớp, không mịn. (This fabric feels rough, not smooth.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is primarily descriptive and is not commonly used in extended metaphorical or idiomatic contexts. It is a specific term for tactile sensation.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhám (adj): An alternative and more common word for "rough" or "coarse" in texture.
  • Giấy nhám. (Sandpaper.)

Synonyms

• Rough: Having an uneven or irregular surface.
• Coarse: Rough in texture, composed of large particles.
• Abrasive: Capable of polishing or grinding a surface by friction.

Antonyms

• Mịn (adj): Smooth, fine to the touch.
• Trơn (adj): Slippery, smooth.