sọm người

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The Vietnamese word "sọm người" refers to the appearance of someone looking older or more worn out than they actually are, often due to stress, illness, or hardship. It can describe a person who seems to carry the weight of many years on their face, even if they are still young.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "sọm người" to describe a person's physical appearance when they look older than their actual age. It is often used in a context where someone has gone through a difficult time, such as an illness or a stressful situation.

Example:

• Vietnamese: Sau một thời gian bị bệnh, anh ta trông sọm người đi.
• English: After a period of illness, he looked older than his age.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "sọm người" can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who has experienced significant emotional or psychological stress, leading to a premature aging effect in their demeanor or outlook on life.

Word Variants:

• Sọm: This is a prefix that can also be combined with other words to describe something that is premature or early.
• Người: Means "person" or "people," which is often used in combination with other adjectives to describe characteristics.

Different Meanings:

While "sọm người" primarily refers to looking older than one's age, it can also imply a sense of weariness or fatigue. It may not always be strictly about age, but rather about the toll that life's experiences have taken on a person's appearance.

Synonyms:

• Già trước tuổi: Literally translates to "old before age," used similarly to describe someone who appears older than they are.
• Mệt mỏi: Means "tired" or "weary," which can convey a sense of looking worn out.

Academic

1. Get older than one's age
   • Sau một thời gian bị bệnh, anh ta trông sọm người đi
     After a period of illness, he lookedolder than his age