ối
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Definition
Noun (Anatomy):
- Amnion: The innermost membrane that encloses the embryo of a mammal, bird, or reptile. In common usage, it refers specifically to the amniotic sac and fluid during pregnancy.
Adjective:
- Abundant; Plentiful; All over: Used to describe something that exists in very large quantities or is spread over a wide area.
- Very many; A lot: Used colloquially to emphasize a large number or amount.
Interjection:
- Oh!; Oh my!; Ouch!: An exclamation expressing sudden surprise, shock, pain, or dismay.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- Bác sĩ nói nước ối vẫn bình thường. (The doctor said the amniotic fluid is still normal.)
- Cô ấy đã vỡ ối. (Her water broke.)
Adjective:
- Hoa rơi ối cả sân. (Flowers fell, covering the entire yard.)
- Còn ối thời gian mà. (There's plenty of time left.)
Interjection:
- Ối, tôi quên ví rồi! (Oh, I forgot my wallet!)
- Ối giời ơi! (Oh my god!)
Advanced Usage
- The adjectival use is often informal and adds emphasis to the quantity or extent of something.
- As an interjection, "ối" is frequently combined with other words like "giời" (trời) or "cha" to form common exclamatory phrases.
Variants and Related Words
- Nước ối (n): Amniotic fluid.
- Vỡ ối (v): For the amniotic sac to rupture; for a pregnant person's "water to break."
- Ối giời / Ối trời (interj): A very common exclamation meaning "Oh my god!" or "Good heavens!"
Synonyms
- Noun: Amniotic sac, amniotic membrane.
- Adjective: Numerous, copious, widespread, plentiful.
- Interjection: Wow, oh dear, oops, ouch.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Ối giời ơi!: A very common idiomatic exclamation of surprise, shock, or complaint.
- Ối giời ơi, sao mà đông thế này! (Oh my god, why is it so crowded here!)
- Còn ối ra đấy: An informal phrase meaning "There's still a lot left" or "That's not all."
- Đừng lo, tiền còn ối ra đấy. (Don't worry, there's plenty of money left.)
adj
- all over; widespread
- hoa đỏ ối cả vùngan area red all over with flowers. inplenty