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The Vietnamese word "ngoắng" is an adjective that describes something that is crooked, bent, or curved. It often refers to something that is not straight or has an irregular shape. The phrase "như ngoằng" translates to "like a curve" or "crookedly" in English.

Basic Usage

• "Ngoắng" can be used to describe physical objects, body parts, or even lines and paths that are not straight.
• Example: "Cái cây này ngoắn" means "This tree is crooked."

Advanced Usage

• You might encounter "ngoắng" in more complex sentences, especially when describing shapes or movements.
• Example: "Con đường này ngoắng quanh co" means "This road winds and curves."

Word Variants

• "Ngoằng" can also be used as a verb in some contexts, meaning to bend or curve something.
• Example: "Anh ấy ngoằng cây thép" means "He bent the steel rod."

Different Meanings

• In some contexts, "ngoắng" can imply something that has an awkward or unusual shape, not just a simple curve.
• Note that "ngoắng" often carries a slightly informal or colloquial tone.

Synonyms

• Some synonyms for "ngoắng" include:
  • "Cong" (bent)
  • "Khúc khuỷu" (twisted)
  • "Lượn" (to curve)

Usage Tips

• Use "ngoắng" when you want to emphasize the irregularity or non-straightness of an object.
• It's common in both spoken and written Vietnamese, especially in descriptive contexts.

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