ỏm

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The Vietnamese word "ỏm" refers to making a loud noise or creating a din. It is often used in the context of situations where there is a lot of commotion, noise, or disturbance.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ỏm" when describing noises that are loud, chaotic, or disruptive. It is frequently associated with arguments or quarrels that are noisy and intense.

Examples:

1. Cãi nhau ỏm lên - This means "to quarrel uproariously." It indicates that the argument is not only loud but also possibly chaotic, drawing attention from others.
2. Mọi người ỏm lên khi nghe tin - This means "Everyone made a noise when they heard the news." It shows that the reaction was loud and lively.

Advanced Usage:

• "ỏm" can also be used in more metaphorical contexts, such as describing a scene where people are very noisy or where there is a general uproar. For example:
  • Bữa tiệc ỏm ào - "The party was very noisy."

Word Variants:

• Related terms include "ồn ào", which also means noisy, but can refer to a more general sense of noise without the specific connotation of chaos that "ỏm" carries.

Different Meanings:

• While "ỏm" primarily relates to noise, it can also imply a sense of chaos or disorder in interactions, particularly when discussing arguments or disputes.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "ỏm" in different contexts include:
  • "ồn" - noisy
  • "lộn xộn" - chaotic
  • "huyên náo" - uproarious or very loud.

Academic

1. Make a noise, raise a din. +Cãi nhau ỏm lên To quarrel uproariously