lềnh lệch
Definition
- Adjective:
- Uneven, lopsided, or out of alignment: Describes something that is not level, straight, or symmetrical; one side or part is higher, lower, or not matching the other.
- Disproportionate or unbalanced: Can refer to things that are mismatched in size, amount, or importance, creating a sense of irregularity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cái bàn này đặt lềnh lệch. (This table is placed unevenly.)
- Hai bên cân không đều, trông lềnh lệch. (The two sides are not balanced, they look lopsided.)
- Bức tranh treo hơi lềnh lệch. (The painting is hanging a bit crooked.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often describes a visible, physical lack of balance or alignment. It can imply a state of being askew or off-kilter, sometimes due to careless placement or construction.
Variants and Related Words
- Lệch (adj): Crooked, skewed, slanted. "Lềnh lệch" is an intensified or more descriptive form of "lệch."
- Cửa sổ bị lệch cánh. (The window sash is crooked.)
Synonyms
- Uneven: Not level or flat.
- Lopsided: With one side lower or heavier than the other.
- Crooked: Not straight; bent or twisted.
- Askew: Not in a straight or level position.
Related Idioms
- Lềnh bềnh lềnh lệch: An expressive, rhyming phrase emphasizing a state of being disorderly, uneven, or in disarray.
- Đồ đạc trong phòng để lềnh bềnh lềnh lệch. (The things in the room are placed in a messy, uneven jumble.)