khô đét

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The Vietnamese word "khô đét" is an informal expression that describes something that is shriveled up, dried out, or very thin. It can refer to food, people, or even inanimate objects that have lost moisture or substance over time.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khô đét" is typically used in a negative or humorous way. It describes something that looks unhealthy, unappealing, or excessively thin.
• You can use it to describe food items that have been overly dried, such as fish or fruits, or to refer to people who are very thin, often in a joking manner.

Examples:

1. Food:

   • "Cá phơi lâu quá khô đét." (The fish is shriveled up from long exposure to the sun.)

2. People:

   • "Già nua người khô đét." (To be shriveled up by old age.)
   • "Cô con gái khô đét." (A young girl as thin as a wafer.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Khô đét" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that has lost its vitality or energy. For example, you might say "tâm hồn khô đét" to describe someone whose spirit feels drained or lifeless.
• In a humorous context, you might say "mình khô đét như cái que" (I’m as thin as a stick) to exaggerate how thin you feel.

Word Variants:

• The term can also be modified with adjectives for emphasis, such as "khô đét quá" (too shriveled up) or "khô đét lắm" (very shriveled up).

Different Meanings:

• While "khô đét" primarily refers to being shriveled or thin, in certain contexts, it can also imply a lack of flavor or excitement (e.g., "câu chuyện khô đét" meaning "a dull story").

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "khô đét" include:
  • "gầy gò" (very thin)
  • "héo" (wilted)
  • "khô" (dry)

Academic

1. Shrivelled up
   • Cá phơi lâu quá khô đét
     The fish is shrivelled up from long exposure to the sun
   • Già nua người khô đét
     To be shrivelled up by old age
2. Thin as a wafer
   • Cô con gái khô đét
     A young girl as thin as a wafer