leo nheo
Definition
- Adjective:
- Neglected or left without proper care: Describes a child who is unattended, lacking supervision, or not properly looked after.
- Clamorous and clinging: Describes children who are fussy, whiny, and persistently cling to adults, often due to a desire for attention or care.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Trẻ con leo nheo. (Neglected children. / Clamorous, clinging children.)
- Đứa bé cứ leo nheo bám lấy mẹ. (The child kept clinging fussily to its mother.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "leo nheo" often carries a connotation of pity or mild criticism, describing a state resulting from a lack of proper attention rather than the child's inherent nature.
Variants and Related Words
- Lêu nghêu (adj): This is a variant form with a similar meaning, often describing something tall and lanky or, by extension, a person (often a child) who seems unattended or uncared for.
Synonyms
- Neglected: Lacking proper care or attention.
- Clingy: Tending to stay close to and dependent on a caregiver.
- Fussy: Whining and hard to please.
Related Idioms
- While "leo nheo" itself is typically used as a standalone descriptive term, it conceptually relates to situations of being unattended or pestering for care.