hở

Definition

Adjective:
- Uncovered; exposed; not closed or sealed: Describes a state where something is not fully covered, closed, or sealed, leaving a gap or opening.
- Revealed; showing: Indicates that something private or hidden has become partially visible or known.
- Inattentive; careless (in vigilance): Describes a lapse in attention or a moment of carelessness that creates an opportunity.
Particle:
- An interrogative particle for emphasis: A word placed at the end of a question to add a tone of urging, intimacy, or emphasis, often translating to "huh?" or "okay?".

Usage Examples

Adjective:
- Cửa sổ để hở. (The window is left open.)
- Áo cô ấy mặc hở vai. (Her dress exposes her shoulders.)
- Bí mật đã bị hở. (The secret has been revealed.)
- Canh gác có chút hở sơ, kẻ trộm liền lẻn vào. (There was a slight lapse in guarding, and the thief sneaked in.)
Particle:
- Anh có đồng ý không, hở? (Do you agree, huh?)
- Đi chơi với chị nhé, hở con? (You'll go play with me, okay sweetie?)

Advanced Usage

"hở hang": (adjective) immodestly revealing; showing too much skin.
- Trang phục đó trông hơi hở hang. (That outfit looks a bit revealing.)
"hở ra": (verb phrase) to reveal inadvertently; to slip out (information).
- Anh ta vô tình hở ra kế hoạch. (He inadvertently let the plan slip.)

Variants and Related Words

Synonyms

Related Idioms

Giấu đầu hở đuôi: (to hide the head but show the tail) To do a poor job of hiding something; to be inconsistent in concealing a secret.
- Lời khai của hắn giấu đầu hở đuôi. (His testimony was full of inconsistencies.)
Hở môi, lạnh răng: (if the lips are open, the teeth get cold) A warning that speaking carelessly can lead to trouble or expose one to danger.
- Phải cẩn thận, hở môi lạnh răng đấy. (Be careful, loose lips sink ships.)

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