lừng khừng
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Hesitant, indecisive, wavering: Describes a state of being unsure, unable to make a decision promptly, or showing reluctance to commit to a course of action.
- Dilly-dallying, procrastinating: Refers to the act of delaying or wasting time instead of acting decisively.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy vẫn còn lừng khừng chưa chấp nhận lời mời. (He is still hesitant and hasn't accepted the invitation yet.)
- Đừng lừng khừng nữa, hãy đưa ra quyết định đi. (Don't dilly-dally anymore, make a decision.)
- Thái độ lừng khừng của cô ấy khiến mọi người sốt ruột. (Her wavering attitude made everyone impatient.)
Advanced Usage
- "lừng khà lừng khừng": This is a reduplicative form (từ láy) that intensifies the meaning, indicating a stronger degree of hesitation or procrastination.
- Nó cứ lừng khà lừng khừng mãi không chịu đi. (He kept dilly-dallying around and wouldn't go.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lừng chừng: A near-synonym with a very similar meaning of hesitation or delay.
- Anh ta lừng chừng ở cửa một lúc rồi mới bước vào. (He hesitated at the door for a moment before entering.)
Synonyms
- Do dự: To hesitate, to be indecisive.
- Chần chừ: To delay, to procrastinate.
- Ngập ngừng: To falter, to hesitate (often in speech or movement).
Notes on Different Meanings
The word "lừng khừng" primarily functions as an adjective describing a state of mind or behavior. It does not have significantly different meanings across contexts but consistently conveys hesitation, indecision, or delay.
- Hesitate, dilly-dally, waver
- lừng khà lừng khừng (láy, ý tăng)