khé cổ
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Definition
- Adjective phrase:
- To have a dry, tight, or constricted throat: Describes the uncomfortable sensation in the throat caused by consuming something excessively sweet, thick, or cloying. It is a specific physical feeling, not a general term for thirst.
Usage Examples
- Adjective phrase:
- Ăn mứt nhiều quá, tôi thấy khé cổ. (I ate too much jam, and I feel my throat is constricted.)
- Mật ong này đặc quá, uống vào khé cổ lắm. (This honey is too thick; drinking it makes my throat feel very dry and tight.)
- Đồ ngọt này khiến tôi khé cổ. (This sweet thing makes my throat feel constricted.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is almost exclusively used to describe the physical aftereffect of consuming specific foods or drinks. It is not typically used in metaphorical contexts.
- It often implies the sweetness or consistency was excessive or unpleasant in its effect on the throat.
Variants and Related Words
- Khé (adj): Can be used alone to describe a dry, constricted feeling, often in the throat. "Khé cổ" is the most common and specific collocation.
- Khô cổ (adj phrase): Means "to have a dry throat," but is more general and often caused by thirst or speaking too much, not specifically by sweetness.
Synonyms
- Rát cổ (adj phrase): Means "to have a sore/burning throat." While "khé cổ" is specifically from sweetness/thickness, "rát cổ" can be from spicy food, illness, or dryness.
- Se cổ (adj phrase): Very similar to "khé cổ," also meaning the throat feels tight or constricted, often from astringent or very sweet substances.
Related Phrases (if applicable)
- Làm khé cổ: To cause a constricted throat sensation.
- Loại mật ong này dễ làm khé cổ. (This type of honey easily causes a constricted throat.)
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms that use the exact phrase "khé cổ." Its usage is literal, describing a direct physical sensation.
- Have one's throat contracted by too much sweetness
- ăn mật đặc quá khé cổTo have one's throat contracted by eating too thick molasses