âm u
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Gloomy, dreary, sombre: Describes an atmosphere, place, or weather that is dark, dim, and depressing, often evoking a sense of melancholy or foreboding.
- Overcast, murky: Specifically refers to weather or skies that are cloudy, dark, and lacking light.
- Shadowy, obscure: Describes a place that is deeply shaded, dark, and difficult to see into, creating a sense of mystery or desolation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Bầu trời trở nên âm u trước cơn bão. (The sky became gloomy before the storm.)
- Khu rừng già trông thật âm u và tĩnh lặng. (The old forest looked truly sombre and quiet.)
- Căn phòng không có cửa sổ nên lúc nào cũng âm u. (The room has no windows, so it is always murky.)
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: Can describe a mood, situation, or future prospect that is bleak, depressing, or without hope.
- Tương lai của công ty đó trông thật âm u. (The future of that company looks very bleak.)
Variants and Related Words
- U ám (adj): Gloomy, ominous. Often used interchangeably with "âm u" but can carry a stronger connotation of impending doom or misfortune.
- Cảm giác u ám bao trùm cả căn nhà. (An ominous feeling enveloped the whole house.)
Synonyms
- Gloomy: Partially or totally dark, especially in a depressing way.
- Dreary: Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing.
- Sombre: Dark or dull in colour or tone; gravely serious.
- Murky: Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist or cloud.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Âm u, lạnh lẽo: Gloomy and cold. Used to intensify the description of a desolate atmosphere.
- Những con phố cổ vào đêm đông âm u, lạnh lẽo. (The old streets on a winter night were gloomy and cold.)