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The Vietnamese word "kệnh" is an adjective that describes something that is swollen or bulky, often in a way that looks cumbersome or awkward. It can refer to physical objects or describe a feeling of discomfort.

Basic Meaning

• Kệnh: Swollen or bulky; can suggest that something is stuffed or overloaded.

Usage Instructions

You can use "kệnh" to describe bags, clothes, or any item that looks overly full or swollen. It can also be used metaphorically to describe feelings of discomfort or awkwardness.

Example Sentences

1. Physical Description:

   • "Cái túi này kệnh quá, không thể mang theo được."
   • Translation: "This bag is too bulky; I can’t carry it."

2. Feeling of Discomfort:

   • "Mắt tôi kệnh vì có bụi bay vào."
   • Translation: "My eye is swollen because some dust got in."

Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "kệnh" can describe not just physical objects but also situations or emotions that feel overwhelming or cumbersome. For example, you might say: - "Cảm giác kệnh khi phải làm việc quá nhiều." - Translation: "I feel overwhelmed when I have to work too much."

Word Variants

• Kềnh kệnh: This is a reduplicated form of "kệnh," which can emphasize the awkwardness or discomfort even more. It can describe something that is particularly bothersome or annoying.
• Kệch kệch: This is another similar word that describes something awkward or clumsy, often used to refer to movements or actions.

Different Meanings

While "kệnh" primarily refers to physical swelling or bulkiness, it can also connote feelings of discomfort or awkwardness, making it a versatile word in describing both tangible and intangible experiences.

Synonyms

• Cồng kềnh: Bulky or cumbersome, often used in a similar context to describe objects that take up too much space or are hard to manage.
• Nặng nề: Heavy or burdensome, which can describe both physical weight and emotional weight.

Academic

1. Swell cumbrously
   • Túi nhét đầy mọi thứ đồ vật trông kệnh lên
     The bag was stuffed with all kinds of things and looked cumbrously swollen
2. Kềnh kệnh (láy, ý giảm)
   • Bụi vào mắt kềnh kệnh khó chịu
     Some speck of dust has got into an eye and swollen it uncomfortably