ngoằn ngèo
Definition
- Adjective:
- Winding or meandering: Describes a line, path, or shape that has many curves, bends, or twists, rather than being straight. It often refers to something that follows a tortuous, zigzag course.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Con đường lên núi ngoằn ngèo. (The mountain road is winding.)
- Dòng sông chảy ngoằn ngèo qua cánh đồng. (The river flows meanderingly through the field.)
- Đứa trẻ vẽ một đường ngoằn ngèo trên giấy. (The child drew a squiggly line on the paper.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe abstract concepts like thought processes or narratives that are not straightforward.
- Câu chuyện của ông ấy rất ngoằn ngèo và khó theo dõi. (His story is very convoluted and hard to follow.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngoằn ngoèo: A common variant spelling and pronunciation with the same meaning.
- Lối đi nhỏ ngoằn ngoèo trong rừng. (The small path winds through the forest.)
Synonyms
- Winding: Having a twisting or spiral course.
- Meandering: Following a winding and turning course.
- Twisting: Having bends or curves.
- Sinuous: Having many curves and turns.
- Zigzag: Having short, sharp turns from side to side.
Related Idioms
- Đường đời ngoằn ngèo: The winding road of life. This idiom describes a life path that is not straight or easy, full of unexpected changes and challenges.
- Ai cũng phải đi trên con đường đời ngoằn ngèo của riêng mình. (Everyone must travel their own winding road of life.)
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to wind about; to meander
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