đằng hắng
Definition
- Verb:
- To clear one's throat lightly: "đằng hắng" refers to the deliberate action of making a short, soft throat-clearing sound, often to subtly signal one's presence, to get someone's attention, or to prepare to speak.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy đằng hắng nhẹ trước khi phát biểu. (He cleared his throat lightly before speaking.)
- Cô giáo đằng hắng để cả lớp im lặng. (The teacher cleared her throat to quiet the class.)
Advanced Usage
- Used as a subtle signal: The action is often not about clearing an obstruction but is a social cue.
- Người quản lý đằng hắng ở cửa, nhắc nhở nhân viên về cuộc họp. (The manager cleared his throat at the door, reminding the employee about the meeting.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đặng hắng: A variant form with the same meaning and usage as "đằng hắng".
- Ho hắng: A broader term that can mean to have a slight cough or to clear the throat.
Synonyms
- Tằng hắng: A synonym with identical meaning and usage.
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Đằng hắng, sửa giọng: A phrase describing the preparatory actions before speaking formally.
- Ông chủ tịch đằng hắng, sửa giọng rồi mới bắt đầu đọc diễn văn. (The chairman cleared his throat, adjusted his voice, and then began to read the speech.)
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