TheVietnameseword "oắt" is an adjectivethatmeans "puny" or "small." It is oftenusedtodescribesomething or someonethat is small in size, weak, or lackingstrength.
Usage Instructions:
"Oắt" can be used in bothformalandinformal contexts, but it is morecommonlyused in casual conversations.
It is oftenusedtodescribechildren or small animals, but it can alsorefertoobjectsthataresmall or fragile.
Examples:
Describing a Child:
"Đứatrẻnàythậtoắt." (Thischild is reallypuny.)
Describing an Animal:
"Con mèonàyrấtoắt." (Thiscat is verysmall.)
Describing an Object:
"Cáibànnàyoắtquá." (Thistable is toosmall.)
AdvancedUsage:
"Oắt" can alsoimply a sense of beingweak or notfullydeveloped. Forexample, if someone is not as strong or capable as others, youmight say:
"Cậuấyoắthơnmọingười." (He is weakerthaneveryoneelse.)
Word Variants:
Oắt con:Thisphrasespecificallyrefersto a smallchild or a littlekid. It emphasizesyouthfulness.
Oắt oắn:This is a playful or affectionatetermthat can alsoimplybeingsmall or cute.
Different Meanings:
"Oắt" can also be used in a morederogatorywaytoimplysomeone is inexperienced or immature, especially in certain contexts.
Synonyms:
Nhỏ:Thismeans "small" and can be used in a similarcontext.
Yếu:Meaning "weak," althoughthishas a slightlydifferentfocus.