dọp

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The Vietnamese word "dọp" is a colloquial term that means "to get thin" or "to get flat." It is often used to describe something that has become less thick or swollen, usually after a period of puffiness or enlargement.

Basic Usage:

• You might use "dọp" when talking about a part of the body that was swollen but has now returned to its normal size.

Example:

• "Chỗ sưng đã dọp."
  • Translation: "The swelling has gotten flat."

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "dọp" in various contexts where something has lost its volume or thickness, not just limited to physical conditions. For instance, it can be used to describe food items or other objects that have lost their shape or air.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "dọp," but it can be used in different tenses or with varying subjects to indicate different contexts (for example, using it in the past tense).

Different Meanings:

• While "dọp" primarily refers to something becoming flat or thin, it can also imply a reduction in size or importance in a metaphorical sense, though this is less common.

Synonyms:

• A few synonyms for "dọp" include:
  • "phẳng" (flat)
  • "mỏng" (thin)

Academic

1. (khẩu ngữ, ít dùng) Get thin, get flate
   • Chỗ sưng đã dọp
     The swelling has got flate