tẻ
Meaning
4 senses
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Noun
A common variety of rice that is not sticky, unlike glutinous rice, and is used as a daily staple food.
vi Mẹ tôi đi mua gạo tẻ về để nấu cơm hàng ngày.
en My mother bought common rice to cook daily meals.
Adjective
A state of being uninteresting or lacking excitement, causing others to feel bored or unengaged.
vi Câu chuyện của anh ấy thật là tẻ và nhàm chán.
en His story is really dull and boring.
Describing a place or activity that is quiet, uncrowded, and lacks a bustling or lively atmosphere.
vi Con phố hôm nay trông thật tẻ và vắng vẻ.
en The street looks very uncrowded and quiet today.
A state characterized by sadness and gloom, often evoking a sense of loneliness or a lack of vitality.
vi Cảnh vật mùa thu thường gợi lên cảm giác tẻ.
en Autumn scenery often evokes a gloomy feeling.