khoanh bí

khoanh bí

Mẹ cắt khoanh bí để nấu canh.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A cut of pork neck: "khoanh bí" refers to a specific cut of meat from a pig's neck, typically sliced into a round or ring shape.
    • (Vulgar slang) A stupid or foolish person: In vulgar slang, it is used as a derogatory term to insult someone by calling them stupid or an idiot, likening them to a piece of meat.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Literal meaning):

    • Mẹ tôi mua một khoanh bí để kho. (My mother bought a cut of pork neck to braise.)
    • Món sườn nướng ngon, nhưng tôi thích khoanh bí hầm hơn. (The grilled ribs are delicious, but I prefer stewed pork neck.)

  • Noun (Slang meaning):

    • Đừng có làm trò khoanh bí trước mặt mọi người! (Don't act like an idiot in front of everyone!)
    • Nó nói chuyện như một thằng khoanh bí vậy. (He talks like a complete fool.)
Advanced Usage
  • The slang usage is considered very rude and offensive. It is primarily used in informal, coarse speech, often among peers in heated arguments or as a strong insult. It is not appropriate for polite or formal conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thịt cổ lợn / Thịt cổ heo: Pork neck (the neutral, standard term for this cut of meat).
  • Khoanh: A slice or ring (e.g., - a slice of cucumber). This is the component that gives "khoanh bí" its shape descriptor.
  • Bí: In this context, it is part of the fixed compound. (Note: "bí" alone can mean "pumpkin" or "to be stuck/perplexed," but in "khoanh bí," it does not carry those meanings independently).
Synonyms
  • Đồ ngu / Thằng ngu / Con ngu (slang, vulgar): Idiot, fool.
  • Đần độn (adj/noun): Stupid, dullard.
  • Thịt cổ (noun): Neck meat (the literal, non-slang term).
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The primary, non-offensive meaning is a culinary term for a specific pork cut.
  • The secondary, slang meaning is a strong pejorative. Context is crucial to distinguish between them. In a cooking or market context, it almost always means the meat. In a personal argument or insult, it means "idiot."
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using "khoanh bí" as a unit. The word is used as a standalone noun, either literally or as an insult.