hớ hênh
Definition
- 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.