Definition

Verb: * To repeat (something incorrectly or unintentionally): To say something again, but often in a hurried, stumbling, or incorrect manner, especially when speaking quickly or nervously. This typically refers to a minor speech error where sounds, syllables, or words are mixed up or repeated unintentionally. * To tongue-tie; to stumble over one's words: To speak with involuntary repetition or hesitation, often due to nervousness, excitement, or speaking too fast.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Cậu ấy quá hồi hộp nên đã lịu khi đọc tên người chiến thắng. (He was so nervous that he stumbled when reading the winner's name.)
  • Đừng nói nhanh quá, kẻo lại lịu mất. (Don't speak too fast, or you'll tongue-tie yourself.)
  • Cô giáo bảo tôi đọc lại vì tôi đã lịu một từ. (The teacher asked me to read again because I stumbled over a word.)

Advanced Usage

• "nói lịu": This is the most common collocation, meaning "to speak with a stumble/tongue-tie" or "to garble one's speech."
  • Cậu bé nói lịu vì xấu hổ. (The boy stumbled over his words out of shyness.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhịu (verb): The more standard, non-dialectal synonym with the same meaning: to tongue-tie, to stammer, to stumble in speech.
• Lắp bắp (verb): To stammer, to stutter (often implying more frequent or severe hesitation).
• Vấp (verb): To stumble (physically); can be used metaphorically for speech: (to stumble when speaking).

Synonyms

• Stammer: To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and repetitions.
• Stumble over one's words: To make a mistake or hesitate while speaking.
• Tongue-tie (verb): To be unable to speak clearly or fluently, typically from nervousness.
• Garble: To reproduce (a message, sound, etc.) in a confused and distorted way.

Notes on Meaning

The word "lịu" is primarily used as a verb describing a specific type of speech disfluency. It is often considered a dialectal or colloquial variant of the more standard word "nhịu". Its core meaning involves an unintentional repetition or mixing of linguistic elements during speech, usually due to speed or emotional state. It does not typically refer to a deliberate repetition for emphasis or clarity.

verb

1. to repeat