đẫy sắc
Definition
- Adjective:
- With all one's strength; with utmost effort; with full force: Describes an action performed using the maximum of one's physical power or energy. It emphasizes intensity and complete exertion.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta đẩy chiếc xe đẫy sắc. (He pushed the cart with all his strength.)
- Cô ấy hét lên đẫy sắc để kêu cứu. (She screamed with all her might to call for help.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in literary or descriptive contexts to vividly portray scenes of great physical effort or emotional intensity.
Variants and Related Words
- Hết sức (adv): with all one's strength, extremely. This is a more common synonym in everyday language.
- Tôi đã cố gắng hết sức. (I tried my hardest.)
Synonyms
- With all one's might: Using all one's power.
- With full force: With complete strength or intensity.
- Vigorously: In a way that involves physical strength and energy.
Notes on Usage
- "Đẫy sắc" is a relatively formal and literary term. It is not commonly used in casual, everyday conversation. Modern Vietnamese more frequently uses phrases like "hết sức", "hết mức", or "tận lực" to express similar meanings.