húp
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Definition
Verb:
- To sip/slurp (a liquid food): To consume a liquid or semi-liquid food (like soup, porridge, broth) by bringing one's lips to the edge of the bowl or spoon and drawing it in, often producing a soft sound. This action implies eating directly from the container, typically in small, successive amounts.
Adjective (often used after 'sưng'):
- Puffy; swollen: Describes a state of being abnormally swollen or puffed up, often causing a feeling of heaviness or discomfort. Commonly used in the compound "sưng húp".
Usage Examples
Verb:
- Anh ấy húp một bát canh nóng. (He slurped a bowl of hot soup.)
- Trẻ con được dạy không nên húp canh thành tiếng. (Children are taught not to slurp soup loudly.)
Adjective:
- Sau khi khóc, mắt cô ấy sưng húp. (After crying, her eyes were puffy.)
- Vết muỗi đốt sưng húp lên. (The mosquito bite became swollen.)
Advanced Usage
- "húp soàn soạt": To eat/drink (soup, porridge) with audible slurping sounds, often implying enjoyment or haste.
- Cậu bé húp soàn soạt bát cháo. (The boy noisily slurped down the bowl of porridge.)
Variants and Related Words
Hum húp (adj): Slightly puffy/swollen (a reduplicative form indicating a lesser degree).
- Mặt anh ta hum húp vì thiếu ngủ. (His face was slightly puffy from lack of sleep.)
Sưng húp (compound adj): Very puffy; badly swollen. (This is a common fixed compound where 'húp' functions as an adjective complement).
- Đôi mắt sưng húp vì dị ứng. (Eyes badly swollen from allergies.)
Synonyms
- Verb: Húp (cháo, canh) - To slurp (porridge, soup).
- Adjective (in 'sưng húp'): Phù nề (swollen, edematous), Sưng vù (badly swollen).
Notes on Usage
- As a verb, húp is specific to consuming liquid-based foods (soup, broth, porridge, noodles in broth) and often carries a nuance of informality. It is less formal than "ăn" (to eat) or "uống" (to drink).
- The adjectival use is almost exclusively found in the descriptive compound "sưng húp". The standalone adjective form is rare.
- The action of húp can be considered impolite if done loudly in formal settings, though it is common in casual, everyday eating.