khềnh
Definition
- Adjective:
- Protruding, sticking out: Describes something that extends outward beyond its normal or expected boundary, often in an uneven or irregular manner.
- Uneven, not aligned: Refers to teeth, particularly front teeth, that are misaligned, crooked, or do not sit flush with the others, often resulting in one being more prominent.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Răng cửa của cậu ấy hơi khềnh. (His front tooth is slightly protruding.)
- Cái bàn này chân bị khềnh ra ngoài. (This table has a leg that sticks out.)
- Nụ cười khềnh răng của cô ấy rất duyên. (Her smile with a crooked tooth is very charming.)
Advanced Usage
- "làm khềnh": to cause to protrude or become misaligned.
- Cú ngã làm khềnh một chiếc răng của anh ta. (The fall caused one of his teeth to become crooked.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khểnh (adj): A common variant with the same meaning as "khềnh," describing a protruding or crooked tooth. Often used interchangeably.
- Anh ấy có chiếc răng khểnh rất đặc biệt. (He has a very distinctive protruding tooth.)
Synonyms
- Hô (adj): Buck-toothed, overjet. Specifically describes front teeth that protrude outward.
- Móm (adj): Describes a sunken mouth or jaw, often due to missing front teeth; can be an antonym in some contexts but relates to dental alignment.
- Lệch (adj): Crooked, misaligned, slanted. A more general term for things not being straight.
Related Phrases
- Răng khềnh / Răng khểnh: A set phrase meaning a protruding or crooked tooth.
- Nhiều người cho rằng răng khểnh mang lại nét duyên ngầm. (Many people think a protruding tooth gives a subtle charm.)
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