ngoe ngoe
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Definition
- Adverb:
- Describes a continuous, whining cry: Specifically used to depict the sound of a child crying persistently in a fretful, complaining manner. It emphasizes the ongoing and somewhat irritating nature of the cry.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Đứa trẻ khóc ngoe ngoe suốt buổi chiều. (The child cried whiningly all afternoon.)
- Bé cứ ngoe ngoe đòi mẹ. (The baby kept whining for its mother.)
Advanced Usage
- "khóc ngoe ngoe": This is the most common collocation. It is an adverbial phrase that modifies the verb "khóc" (to cry), painting a vivid auditory picture of the cry's character.
- Nghe tiếng con khóc ngoe ngoe, mẹ vội chạy vào. (Hearing the child's whining cry, the mother rushed in.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngoe (ngoe ngoẻ): A less common variant with the same meaning. "Ngoe ngoe" is the standard, more frequently used form.
- Nó làm nũng, khóc ngoe. (He was being fussy, crying whiningly.)
Synonyms
- Nỉ non: To whimper, to whine (often with a softer, more pitiful connotation).
- Èo uột: Feeble, whining (describes a weak, complaining sound or voice).
- Rên rỉ: To moan, to whine (can be used for complaints or soft cries of discomfort).
Notes on Meaning
- Onomatopoeic and Reduplicative: "Ngoe ngoe" is a reduplicative word, common in Vietnamese, which often makes the meaning more vivid or descriptive. It is inherently sound-symbolic, imitating the sound it describes.
- Specific Context: It is almost exclusively used to describe the crying of young children or babies, implying fussiness, discomfort, or a demand for attention rather than intense sorrow or pain. It is not typically used for adult crying.
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