èo ọt

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The Vietnamese word "èo ọt" (also written as "èo uột") refers to a state of being weak or frail, often due to poor health. It is used to describe someone who appears weak, sickly, or lacking in strength.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "èo ọt" to describe a person's physical appearance when they look unwell or lack vitality.
• It can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe a situation or an object that seems weak or not robust.

Example:

• "Cô ta trông ẻo ọt lắm."
  • Translation: "She looks very weak."

Advanced Usage:

• You might use "èo ọt" in a sentence about a person recovering from an illness:
  • "Sau khi ốm dậy, anh ấy vẫn còn ẻo ọt."
  • Translation: "After recovering from his illness, he is still quite weak."

Word Variants:

• "Yếu ớt": This is another way to express weakness, specifically focusing on frailty.
• "Héo": This can describe a plant that is wilting or looking weak, but it can also be applied to people in a metaphorical sense.

Different Meanings:

• While "èo ọt" primarily refers to physical weakness, it can also describe something that is ineffective or not functioning well, though this usage is less common.

Synonyms:

• "Yếu": Weak
• "Héo": Wilting or withering, often used for plants but can describe a weak appearance in people too.

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1. (cũng nói èo uột) Weakly [from poor health]
   • Cô ta trông ẻo lả lắm
     She looks very weakly