huếch hoác

Thân thiện

Miệng cậu bé huếch hoác ra vì ngạc nhiên.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Gaping widely open: Describes something, typically a mouth, eyes, or an opening, that is opened excessively, awkwardly, or very broadly, often implying a lack of control or an unattractive, vacant appearance.
   • Exaggeratedly open or spacious: Can describe an area or space that is perceived as being too open, empty, or bare in an unappealing way.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Nó ngồi há miệng huếch hoác. (He sat with his mouth gaping wide open.)
  • Cánh cửa bị hỏng, để huếch hoác một khoảng trống. (The broken door left a gaping hole.)
  • Đôi mắt nó mở huếch hoác vì ngạc nhiên. (His eyes were opened wide in surprise.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used to convey a negative connotation of foolishness, vacancy, shock, or an unsightly opening. It intensifies the basic meaning of "huếch."
• Can be used metaphorically to describe something that is blatantly obvious or exposed due to its openness.
  • Sự thật phơi ra huếch hoác. (The truth was laid bare for all to see.)

Variants and Related Words

• Huếch (adj): Open wide. "Huếch hoác" is a stronger, more emphatic form.
  • Cái túi bị rách huếch. (The bag was torn wide open.)

Synonyms

• Gaping: Wide open.
• Yawning: Describing a deep, wide opening.
• Agape: Wide open, especially with surprise or wonder.

Related Idioms

• Huếch hoác miệng: To have one's mouth hanging open (often stupidly).
  • Đừng có huếch hoác miệng ra như thế. (Don't stand there with your mouth hanging open like that.)

Học thuật

1. như huếch (ý mạnh hơn)