Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Carelessly exposed or revealing: Describes a state where something, often a part of the body or a private matter, is unintentionally left uncovered, visible, or vulnerable due to a lack of careful attention or modesty.
   • Indiscreet: Characterized by a lack of caution or prudence, leading to a situation where secrets or private information are inadvertently revealed.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cô ấy ngồi hớ hênh, không để ý đến váy của mình. (She sat carelessly exposed, not paying attention to her dress.)
  • Anh ấy hớ hênh để lộ mật khẩu cho mọi người xung quanh. (He was indiscreet, revealing his password to everyone around.)
  • Cửa sổ để hớ hênh, gió lùa vào cả phòng. (The window was left carelessly open, letting wind blow into the entire room.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often carries a nuance of accidental or unintentional exposure, rather than a deliberate act. It implies a fault or oversight in being properly concealed or guarded.

Variants and Related Words

• Hớ hênh is primarily used as an adjective. There are no direct verb or noun variants of this exact word.

Synonyms

• Exposed: Left uncovered or unprotected.
• Indiscreet: Lacking discretion; revealing things that should remain private.
• Uncovered: Not covered; made visible.
• Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.

Related Idioms

• While "hớ hênh" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it describes the state central to expressions like "để hở" or "lộ liễu," which mean to be revealing or blatant.