sụt sùi

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The Vietnamese word "sụt sùi" is an adjective that describes a state of being unsteady, shaky, or unstable, particularly in a continuous or lasting manner. It can often refer to something that is not smooth or is marked by irregularities.

Usage Instructions

• "Sụt sùi" is used to describe objects, processes, or situations that are inconsistent or shaky. It can also be applied metaphorically to emotions or behaviors that are not stable.

Examples

1. Physical Description: "Cái bàn này sụt sùi, không thể đặt đồ nặng lên được."

   • Translation: "This table is shaky; you can't place heavy items on it."

2. Emotional State: "Tâm trạng của cô ấy hôm nay sụt sùi, không biết có chuyện gì xảy ra."

   • Translation: "Her mood today is unstable; I wonder if something happened."

Advanced Usage

• "Sụt sùi" can also be used in more complex sentences to describe situations that lack consistency over time.
  • Example: "Dự báo thời tiết sụt sùi khiến mọi người không biết nên mang ô hay không."
  • Translation: "The inconsistent weather forecast makes it hard for people to decide whether to bring an umbrella."

Word Variants

• There aren't direct variants of "sụt sùi," but you might encounter it in different contexts or forms, such as:
  • Sụt: which can mean "to fall" or "to drop".
  • Sùi: which can imply a sense of bulging or swelling.

Different Meanings

• While "sụt sùi" primarily refers to instability, it can also imply a sense of being worn out or having a rough texture, depending on the context.

Synonyms

• Lỏng lẻo: loose or slack.
• Nhoè nhoẹt: blurry or unclear (when referring to images or situations).
• Khập khiễng: limping or uneven (often used to describe walking or movement).

Academic

1. như sùi sụt. Continual and lasting