rích

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The Vietnamese word "rích" is an informal and somewhat colloquial term that can convey a strong sense of intensity or extremity, often used to describe something that is very unpleasant or intense.

Basic Meaning

1. Like hell: It emphasizes the severity of a condition. For example, when something is described as "hôi rích," it means it stinks very badly—essentially, it has a strong, unpleasant odor.

Usage Instructions

• The term "rích" is often used in informal contexts. You might not want to use it in formal writing or conversations.
• It can be combined with other words to emphasize intensity, particularly with negative qualities.

Examples

1. Hôi rích: This phrase means "to stink like hell." You could say, "Cá này hôi rích!" meaning "This fish stinks like hell!"
2. Cũ rích: This means "very old." For example, "Chiếc xe này cũ rích" translates to "This car is very old."
3. Hôi rinh rích: This is an advanced usage where "rinh rích" emphasizes the unpleasant smell even more. It means "to stink very nastily." For example, "Mùi rác ở đây hôi rinh rích" means "The smell of garbage here stinks very nastily."

Advanced Usage

• "Rích" can be used in a playful or exaggerated manner to describe other intense sensations or feelings beyond smell. For example, "Đói rích" would mean "very hungry."

Word Variants

• Rinh rích: This variant further intensifies the meaning, often used for emphasis.

Different Meanings

• Besides describing unpleasant smells or oldness, "rích" can also be applied to other contexts where something is extreme or very noticeable.

Synonyms

• Thối: This also means "to stink," but without the extreme emphasis.
• Cũ: Means "old," but is a more standard way to describe age without the intensity.

Academic

1. Like hell, very
   • Hôi rích
     To stink like hell
   • Cũ rích
     Very old
2. Rinh rích (láy ý tăng)
   • Hôi rinh rích
     To stink very nastily