lộ xỉ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having visible teeth and gums: Describes a person whose teeth and gums are prominently or excessively exposed, often when smiling, talking, or due to facial structure.
- Gummy smile: A common, more descriptive term for this condition in English, where a significant portion of the gums shows above the teeth when smiling.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy hơi lộ xỉ khi cười lớn. (She is slightly gummy when she laughs heartily.)
- Anh ấy bị lộ xỉ nên rất ngại chụp ảnh. (He has prominent gums so he is very shy about taking photos.)
- Nụ cười lộ xỉ đôi khi khiến trẻ cảm thấy tự ti. (A gummy smile sometimes makes children feel self-conscious.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in descriptive and sometimes medical or cosmetic contexts (e.g., dentistry) to discuss facial aesthetics or orthodontic conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Cười lộ xỉ (v phrase): to smile in a way that shows a lot of gum.
- Cô bé có thói quen cười lộ xỉ. (The little girl has a habit of smiling gummily.)
Synonyms
- Gummy: Having gums that are excessively visible.
- Having a gummy smile: The most common descriptive phrase in English.
- Having prominent gums: A more formal or clinical description.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using "lộ xỉ". The term itself functions as a descriptive adjective.