lép kẹp
Definition
Adjective: - Completely flat or empty: Describes something that is utterly deflated, hollow, or devoid of contents, often implying a state of extreme emptiness or lack. - (Of a stomach) very hollow or empty: Specifically used to describe a stomach that is flat from hunger.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Sau chuyến đi dài, túi tiền của anh ta lép kẹp. (After the long trip, his wallet was completely flat.)
- Bụng tôi lép kẹp vì chưa ăn sáng. (My stomach is completely empty because I haven't eaten breakfast.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is highly descriptive and often used in informal contexts to emphasize a total absence or deflated state. It carries a stronger connotation than just "lép" (flat) alone.
Variants and Related Words
- Lép (adj): Flat, deflated (less emphatic than ).
- Bánh xe bị lép. (The tire is flat.)
Synonyms
- Empty: containing nothing.
- Hollow: having a hole or empty space inside.
- Flat: leveled, especially after being full or inflated.
Related Idioms
- Lép vế: to be in an inferior or less important position.
- Công ty nhỏ thường lép vế trong đàm phán. (Small companies are often in a weaker position during negotiations.)