khô cạn

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "khô cạn" means "dried up" or "affected by drought." It describes a state where something, typically water or land, has lost moisture and is very dry. This can be due to a lack of rain or other environmental factors.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "khô cạn" to describe: - Land that has become dry due to lack of water. - Rivers or lakes that have low water levels. - Plants that have dried out because they haven't received enough water.

Example:

• Vietnamese: Hạn hán mấy tuần, các cánh đồng đều khô cạn.
• English: The fields were dry after many weeks of drought.

Advanced Usage:

• "Khô cạn" can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe emotional states or situations, like when someone's enthusiasm or energy has diminished.
  • Example: Sau nhiều lần thất bại, niềm đam mê của anh ấy đã khô cạn. (After many failures, his passion dried up.)

Word Variants:

• Khô: This means "dry" and can be used on its own in various contexts, such as "khô ráo" (dry and clear).
• Cạn: This means "shallow" or "low" and can refer to water levels or depth.

Different Meanings:

While "khô cạn" primarily refers to being dry or depleted, it can also imply a sense of emptiness or lack, both physically (like dry land) and emotionally (like losing enthusiasm).

Synonyms:

• Khô: (dry)
• Cạn kiệt: (exhausted or depleted)
• Hạn hán: (drought)

Academic

1. Dried up, affectedby drought
   • Hạn hán mấy tuần các cánh đồng đều khô cạn
     The fields were dry after many weeks of drought