Definition

1. Interjection:
   • Hey, hello: A word used to call out to someone, to get their attention, or to greet them informally. It is similar to "hey," "hello," or "ohé" in English.
   • Expression of surprise or being startled: Can express a sudden feeling of surprise, shock, or being dumbfounded.

Usage Examples

• As a call or greeting:

  • "Ớ này, anh lại đây một chút!" ("Hey, come here for a moment!")
  • "Ờ, chào cậu! Lâu quá không gặp." ("Hey, hello! Long time no see.")

• Expressing surprise or being startled:

  • "Ớ! Cậu làm tôi giật cả mình!" ("Whoa! You startled me!")
  • "Nghe tin ấy, anh ấy đứng ớ ra." ("Hearing that news, he stood there dumbfounded.")

Advanced Usage

• "Ớ này": A slightly more specific or emphatic form of "ớ," used directly when calling someone. It translates closely to "hey there" or "hello there."
  • "Ớ này, cậu quên ví này kìa." ("Hey there, you forgot your wallet.")

Variants and Related Words

• Bớ: (Interjection) Another interjection used to call out to someone, similar to "hey" or "excuse me." It is often used in Southern Vietnamese.

  • "Bớ người đi đường!" ("Hey, passerby!")

• Hỡi: (Interjection) A literary or poetic interjection used to call out, similar to "o" or "oh."

  • "Hỡi những người yêu nước!" ("Oh, patriots!")

• Ngớ: (Adjective/Verb) To be stunned, dumbfounded, or speechless. This is related to the second meaning of "ớ" expressing surprise.

  • "Anh ấy ngớ người ra vì ngạc nhiên." ("He was stunned with surprise.")

Synonyms

• Này: (Interjection) Hey. (A very common and versatile interjection for getting attention.)
• Ê: (Interjection) Hey. (A very informal and common interjection.)
• Chào: (Verb/Interjection) Hello, hi. (A standard greeting.)

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Đứng ớ ra / Ngớ người ra: To stand dumbfounded; to be stunned into silence or immobility.
  • "Cô ấy đứng ớ ra khi nhận được tin đó." ("She stood dumbfounded when she received that news.")

1. cảm thán. hey
   • ớ này
     hallo; hello