hé mở
Definition
- Verb:
- To half-open; to open slightly: The primary meaning of "hé mở" is to open something, such as a door, window, or one's eyes, just a little bit, not fully.
- To begin to reveal; to hint at: Used figuratively to describe something secret, mysterious, or unknown starting to become visible or understandable.
Usage Examples
- Verb (Literal):
- Cô ấy hé mở cửa sổ để đón chút gió. (She half-opened the window to let in a little breeze.)
- Đứa trẻ hé mở mắt nhìn ra xung quanh. (The child half-opened its eyes to look around.)
- Verb (Figurative):
- Nhà điều tra cuối cùng cũng hé mở manh mối. (The investigator finally began to reveal a clue.)
- Báo cáo mới hé mở sự thật về vụ việc. (The new report hinted at the truth about the incident.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in literary or descriptive contexts to create an image of something partial, tentative, or initial. It implies a cautious or incomplete action of opening or revealing.
Variants and Related Words
- Hé (v): to be ajar; to open slightly. This is the core component of "hé mở."
- Cánh cửa hé một khe nhỏ. (The door was open a small crack.)
- Mở hé (v): a less common variant with the same meaning as "hé mở."
- Câu chuyện dần dần được mở hé. (The story was gradually revealed.)
Synonyms
- To ajar: to be slightly open (typically for doors or windows).
- To crack open: to open slightly, often with a narrow opening.
- To unveil partially: to begin to show or disclose something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Hé mở cánh cửa cơ hội: to open the door to opportunity (often just a little).
- Khóa học này hé mở cánh cửa cơ hội nghề nghiệp cho họ. (This course opened the door to career opportunities for them.)
- Hé mở bí mật: to let a secret slip; to start revealing a secret.
- Anh ta vô tình hé mở bí mật của công ty. (He inadvertently let the company's secret slip.)
verb
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to half-open
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