lê mê
Definition
- Adjective:
- Dazed; stupefied; in a state of mental numbness or confusion: Describes a condition where the mind is dulled, bewildered, or not thinking clearly, often due to exhaustion, shock, or external influence.
- Lethargic; listless: Describes a state of physical and mental sluggishness or lack of energy.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đầu óc anh ấy lê mê sau cú sốc. (His mind was dazed after the shock.)
- Cô ấy ngồi đó với vẻ mặt lê mê vì mệt mỏi. (She sat there with a lethargic expression from tiredness.)
- Cảm giác lê mê sau khi uống thuốc khiến anh không thể tập trung. (The stupefied feeling after taking the medicine made him unable to concentrate.)
Advanced Usage
- This word is considered somewhat literary or rare in modern usage. It often describes a prolonged or lingering state of mental fog or physical inertia.
Variants and Related Words
- Tê mê (adj): This is the more common and standard variant, meaning "entranced," "enraptured," or "numb/stupefied."
- Anh ấy tê mê trước vẻ đẹp của cô ấy. (He was entranced by her beauty.)
Synonyms
- Stupefied: Made unable to think or feel properly.
- Dazed: Unable to think clearly; confused.
- Lethargic: Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
- Listless: Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
Related Idioms
- While "lê mê" itself is not typically used in many idioms, its synonym "tê mê" is found in the common idiom "say sưa tê mê", meaning to be utterly engrossed or intoxicated (by something, like music or love).
- Chàng trai say sưa tê mê trong điệu nhạc. (The young man was utterly engrossed in the melody.)