The Vietnamese word "tum húp" is an adjective that means "swollen" or "bloated." It is often used to describe something that has expanded or become larger than normal, typically due to the presence of fluid or gas.
Usage Instructions:
"Tum húp" can be used to describe various things, including body parts (like a swollen ankle), objects (like a bloated balloon), or even foods (like overcooked rice that has expanded).
It can be used in both everyday conversation and in more formal contexts, depending on what you are describing.
Example Sentences:
Cơ thể: "Chân tôi bị sưng lên, trông thật tum húp." (My leg is swollen; it looks really bloated.)
Đồ vật: "Chiếc bóng bay này đã bị tum húp sau khi để ngoài nắng." (This balloon has become bloated after being left in the sun.)
Thức ăn: "Cơm đã tum húp khi để lâu trong nồi." (The rice has swollen after being left in the pot for a long time.)
Advanced Usage:
In more advanced contexts, "tum húp" can be used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that feel overwhelming or excessive. For example: - "Cảm xúc của tôi thật tum húp sau khi nghe tin xấu." (My emotions are really bloated after hearing bad news.)
Word Variants:
Different Meanings:
While "tum húp" primarily describes physical swelling or bloating, it can also be used to express feelings of excess or being overwhelmed, similar to how one might say they are "swamped" with work.
Synonyms:
Sưng: This means "swollen" and can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
Phình: This means "bulging" and is often used for objects that have expanded.
Bành trướng: This term can mean "to expand" or "to swell," often used in a more formal or literary sense.