Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Slightly open, ajar: Describes something, typically a door, window, or container, that is not fully closed but is slightly open, leaving a small gap.
   • Loose, not tight: Can describe a connection, joint, or fit that is not secure or snug, having some play or slack.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cửa sổ để khơ khớ, gió lùa vào phòng. (The window was left ajar, letting the draft into the room.)
  • Chiếc nắp lọ đậy khơ khớ nên hương thơm bay ra ngoài. (The jar lid was on loosely, so the fragrance escaped.)
  • Mối ghép bị khơ khớ sau một thời gian sử dụng. (The joint became loose after some time of use.)

Advanced Usage

• "để khơ khớ": to leave (something) slightly open or loose.

  • Anh ta luôn để cửa phòng khơ khớ. (He always leaves his room door ajar.)

• "khép khơ khớ": to close something partially, not fully.

  • Cô ấy chỉ khép cửa lại khơ khớ. (She only closed the door partially.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khớp (verb): to fit, to match, to be in agreement. "Khơ khớ" is derived from this root, implying a state of not fitting perfectly.
• Hở (adjective): open, gaping. This is a stronger synonym, often implying a more noticeable opening than "khơ khớ".
• Lỏng lẻo (adjective): loose, slack. This is a more general term for looseness, often used for structures or organizations, not typically for doors.

Synonyms

• Hở một chút: open a little bit.
• Không đóng chặt: not closed tightly.
• Lỏng: loose.

Related Phrases

• Ngồi khơ khớ: (idiomatic) To sit in a careless, slouching, or nonchalant posture, often with limbs splayed or not properly gathered. This extends the core meaning of "not tight/secure" to describe posture.
  • Nó ngồi khơ khớ trên ghế, chẳng thèm để ý ai. (He sat slouching on the chair, not paying attention to anyone.)

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