意思
Doing many things without depth
文化背景
The 'Er' (plough) is celebrated in festivals like 'Uzhavar Thirunal' (Pongal). This idiom shows how farming values permeate even intellectual life. In Indian tech hubs like Chennai, this idiom is frequently used by mentors to discourage 'resume padding' with too many shallow skills. Tamil ethical literature (Didactic works) often uses nature and land as metaphors for the human mind and character. There is a growing movement in Tamil Nadu against 'rote learning,' using this idiom to advocate for 'deep learning' (Aazha katral).
Use the Contrast
Whenever you use 'Akala Uzhuthal', try to mention 'Aazha Uzhuthal' in the next sentence. It makes you sound like a native speaker who knows the full proverb.
Don't use for 'Big Dreams'
If someone has a big vision, don't call it 'Akala Uzhuthal'. That implies they are failing. Use it only when the effort is clearly superficial.
意思
Doing many things without depth
Use the Contrast
Whenever you use 'Akala Uzhuthal', try to mention 'Aazha Uzhuthal' in the next sentence. It makes you sound like a native speaker who knows the full proverb.
Don't use for 'Big Dreams'
If someone has a big vision, don't call it 'Akala Uzhuthal'. That implies they are failing. Use it only when the effort is clearly superficial.
The 'Zh' Sound
The 'zh' in 'Uzhuthal' is the pride of the Tamil language. Practicing this idiom is a great way to master that specific sound.
自我测试
Choose the correct meaning of 'அகல உழுதல்' in a business context.
ஒரு நிறுவனம் அகல உழுதால் என்ன நடக்கும்?
In business, 'Akala Uzhuthal' means expanding without focus, which usually leads to loss.
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the proverb.
அகல உழுவதை விட ________ உழுவதே மேல்.
The contrast is always between 'Akala' (wide) and 'Aazha' (deep).
Match the situation to the idiom.
Which situation best fits 'அகல உழுதல்'?
Learning 5 instruments at once is a classic example of spreading oneself too thin.
Complete the dialogue.
கண்ணன்: 'நான் பத்து தொழில்களைத் தொடங்கப் போகிறேன்.' ரவி: 'வேண்டாம் கண்ணா, ________.'
Ravi is giving advice to focus on one thing instead of ten.
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视觉学习工具
Akala vs. Aazha
练习题库
4 练习ஒரு நிறுவனம் அகல உழுதால் என்ன நடக்கும்?
In business, 'Akala Uzhuthal' means expanding without focus, which usually leads to loss.
அகல உழுவதை விட ________ உழுவதே மேல்.
The contrast is always between 'Akala' (wide) and 'Aazha' (deep).
Which situation best fits 'அகல உழுதல்'?
Learning 5 instruments at once is a classic example of spreading oneself too thin.
கண்ணன்: 'நான் பத்து தொழில்களைத் தொடங்கப் போகிறேன்.' ரவி: 'வேண்டாம் கண்ணா, ________.'
Ravi is giving advice to focus on one thing instead of ten.
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常见问题
5 个问题Yes, in 99% of cases, it is a critique of superficiality. It is never used to praise someone's broad range of skills.
Absolutely. If you are trying to learn too many hobbies at once and getting nowhere, you are 'akala uzhuthal'.
'Akala kaal vaithal' is specifically about taking a big financial risk or entering a new business territory without preparation. 'Akala uzhuthal' is about the quality of the work itself.
Yes, it is quite professional. For example: 'We should avoid akala uzhuthal and focus on our core product.'
Curl your tongue back toward the throat but don't let it touch anything. It's a smooth, buzzing sound.
相关表达
ஆழ உழுதல்
contrastPloughing deep; focusing intensely on one thing.
பல கிளைகளில் தாவுதல்
similarJumping on many branches.
எல்லாத்துலயும் கை வைத்தல்
similarPutting a hand in everything.
ஒன்றே செய் நன்றே செய்
builds onDo one thing, and do it well.
