hốc

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The Vietnamese word "hốc" is a noun that translates to "hallow" or "cavity" in English. It refers to a hollow space or a small opening in something. It can be used to describe various contexts, such as a natural hollow in a tree, a cavity in a rock, or even a small, empty space in a piece of furniture.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Usage: Use "hốc" when you want to describe a physical hollow or cavity.
2. Context: It can refer to natural features, such as caves or hollows in trees, or man-made objects, like shelves or compartments that are hollow inside.

Example:

• Câu: "Có một hốc lớn trong cái cây cổ thụ." Translation: "There is a large hollow in the old tree."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "hốc" can also be used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological states, such as feeling empty or lacking something important.

Word Variants:

• Hốc hác: This is an adjective derived from "hốc," meaning "hollow" or "emaciated," often used to describe someone looking thin or gaunt.

Different Meanings:

While "hốc" primarily means "hallow" or "cavity," it can also refer to: 1. A small indentation or recess in various objects. 2. A metaphorical sense of emptiness or lack.

Synonyms:

• Lỗ: Meaning "hole," which can also refer to an opening but may not imply a hollow space as strongly as "hốc."
• Khoang: Meaning "cavity" or "chamber," often used in more scientific or anatomical contexts.

Academic

noun

1. hallow