The Vietnamese word "loe loét" is an adjective that describes something that is smeared or spread all over, often in a messy or haphazard way. It can refer to various contexts, such as a surface that has been stained or a design that appears chaotic and unorganized.
Literal: "Bàn ăn bị loe loét nước sốt."
(The dining table is smeared all over with sauce.)
Figurative: "Bức tranh có màu sắc loe loét, không có sự hài hòa."
(The painting has smeared colors, lacking harmony.)
In more advanced contexts, "loe loét" can be used to criticize something that lacks organization or clarity, such as a confusing layout or a poorly designed document.
While "loe loét" is a standalone adjective, you might encounter related terms that describe similar states or qualities, such as: - Lộn xộn: messy, disorganized - Bừa bộn: cluttered, untidy
In some contexts, "loe loét" can also imply a lack of neatness or precision, not just in physical objects but also in ideas or plans.