lang tạ

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Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Messy, disorderly, scattered: Describes things that are spread out or thrown about in a careless, untidy, and disorganized manner. It implies a lack of neatness and proper arrangement.
   • Haphazard, indiscriminate: Can describe actions or speech that are careless, not selective, or done without proper thought or order.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Sau bữa tiệc, sàn nhà đầy rác lang tạ. (After the party, the floor was full of scattered trash.)
  • Đừng để đồ đạc lang tạ như thế, hãy sắp xếp lại. (Don't leave the belongings so messy; please tidy them up.)
  • Bài phát biểu của anh ấy nghe lang tạ và thiếu trọng tâm. (His speech sounded haphazard and lacked focus.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "lang tạ" often carries a negative connotation, criticizing the state of disorder or the careless nature of an action. It is more formal and literary than some common synonyms.

Variants and Related Words

• Lăng tăng (adj): Rambling, long-winded, or confused (often used for speech or thought). This is a separate word with a different nuance, primarily related to incoherence in verbal expression.
• Bừa bãi (adj): Messy, slovenly. A very close synonym that is more commonly used in everyday speech.

Synonyms

• Messy: Untidy or disordered.
• Disorderly: Lacking organization or neatness.
• Scattered: Thrown or spread about randomly.
• Haphazard: Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Related Idioms

• Ăn nói lang tạ: To speak in a rambling, incoherent, or careless manner.
  • Ông ấy cứ ăn nói lang tạ, chẳng ai hiểu ông muốn gì. (He just keeps talking in a rambling way; no one understands what he wants.)