Definition

Adjective: - Flared, flaring, cupped: Describes an object, typically tubular in shape, that widens or opens outward at one end, like a bell or a trumpet. This is the primary and most common meaning. - Glowing faintly/unsteadily (archaic/poetic): Refers to a weak, flickering, or unsteady light. This usage is less common in modern everyday language.

Usage Examples

• Adjective (Flared shape):

  • Chiếc váy này có phần chân váy loe ra rất đẹp. (This dress has a beautifully flared skirt.)
  • Anh ấy thích mặc quần ống loe. (He likes to wear flared-leg pants.)
  • Miệng chiếc kèn đồng loe ra để khuếch đại âm thanh. (The mouth of the brass trumpet flares out to amplify the sound.)

• Adjective (Faint light - less common):

  • Trong đêm tối, chỉ còn ngọn nến loe lên yếu ớt. (In the dark night, only the candle flickered weakly.)

Advanced Usage

• "loe ra": to flare out, to spread out. This phrase emphasizes the action of widening.
  • Ống tay áo loe ra ở phần cổ tay. (The sleeve flares out at the wrist.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nở loe (verb phrase): to bloom/open out in a flared shape.
  • Hoa tulip nở loe như chiếc chuông nhỏ. (The tulip blooms open like a small bell.)
• Xòe loe (adjective/verb phrase): to spread out wide in a flared manner (often for emphasis).
  • Chiếc váy cưới có đuôi xòe loe lộng lẫy. (The wedding dress has a magnificently flared-out train.)

Synonyms

• Xòe ra: to spread out, to fan out. (Can be used similarly for shapes, but "loe" often implies a more specific tubular or conical widening.)
• Chân váy xòe: flared skirt. (A common compound using a synonym.)
• Hình chuông: bell-shaped. (Describes a similar shape.)

Related Phrases (Conceptual)

• Ống loe: flared leg/bottom (e.g., of pants, a vase).
  • Quần jeans ống loe đang trở lại thời trang. (Flared-leg jeans are coming back into fashion.)
• Miệng loe: flared mouth/opening.
  • Loa có miệng loe giúp âm thanh vang xa hơn. (A speaker with a flared mouth helps the sound travel further.)

Notes on Meaning

The primary and contemporary meaning of "loe" is "flared", describing a shape that widens outward. The meaning related to faint light ("loe lên") is considered more literary or descriptive and is not used as frequently in standard modern conversation. When encountering "loe", learners should first consider the context of shape or form.

adj

1. cupped, flaring