ẹ
Definition
- Interjection (Thán từ):
- Sound of strain or effort: An onomatopoeic word representing a grunt or groan made when exerting physical force, such as when lifting something heavy or pushing an object.
Usage Examples
- Interjection:
- "Ẹ!" anh ta rên lên khi nhấc chiếc hòm nặng. ("Egh!" he grunted as he lifted the heavy chest.)
- Cô ấy dồn sức đẩy chiếc xe, miệng phát ra tiếng "ẹ". (She pushed the car with all her might, letting out an "ugh" sound.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is almost exclusively used as a standalone interjection or sound effect within speech or narrative to vividly convey physical effort. It is not typically used in formal writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Rên (rỉ) (v): to groan, to moan (a more standard verb for making a sound of pain or effort).
- Ông cụ rên rỉ vì đau lưng. (The old man groaned because of back pain.)
Synonyms
- Ugh: an exclamation expressing effort or disgust.
- Grunt: a short, low sound made when exerting force.
- Groan: a deep sound expressing pain or strain.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the interjection "ẹ". It is a raw sound effect rather than a component of figurative language.