loà
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Dim (of light): Describes a light source that is weak, not bright, or glows faintly. It often implies a lack of intensity or clarity in illumination.
- Blurred (of vision): Describes eyesight that is unclear, unfocused, or hazy, often due to tears, strong light, or a medical condition.
Usage Examples
Adjective (Dim light):
- Ngọn đèn dầu loà trong đêm. (The oil lamp is dim in the night.)
- Ánh sáng loà từ màn hình điện thoại. (The dim light from the phone screen.)
Adjective (Blurred vision):
- Mắt tôi bị loà vì nước mắt. (My eyes are blurred because of tears.)
- Nhìn ánh mặt trời làm mắt loà. (Looking at the sunlight makes my eyes blurry.)
Advanced Usage
- "loà mắt": A common compound meaning "dazzled" or "to have one's vision blurred," often by a sudden, strong light or by something visually overwhelming.
- Ánh đèn pha loà mắt người lái xe. (The headlights dazzled the driver's eyes.)
Variants and Related Words
Loá (adj): A variant spelling often used interchangeably with "loà," particularly to describe a sudden, intense glare that causes temporary blindness.
- Tia chớp loá sáng. (The lightning flashed brightly.)
Lòa (adj): Another common variant spelling with the same meanings.
- Bóng đèn lòa. (A dim light bulb.)
Synonyms
- Dim: Lacking in brightness.
- Faint: A weak light or impression.
- Blurred: Unclear, not sharply defined (for vision).
- Hazy: Indistinct, misty.
Related Idioms
- Loà mắt vì tiền: To be dazzled or blinded by money; to be so obsessed with wealth that one loses clear judgment.
- Hắn ta loà mắt vì tiền nên mắc bẫy. (He was dazzled by money, so he fell into the trap.)