quau có
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sullen; sulky; frowning: A dialectal variant of the standard Vietnamese word "cau có," describing a facial expression or mood characterized by displeasure, annoyance, or silent resentment, often shown by a furrowed brow or scowl.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đứa trẻ ngồi quau có trong góc. (The child sat sullenly in the corner.)
- Sao anh lại quau có suốt ngày thế? (Why are you sulking all day like that?)
- Bộ mặt quau có của anh ấy làm mọi người khó chịu. (His frowning face made everyone uncomfortable.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in spoken, informal contexts and is considered a regional or dialectal pronunciation of the more common word "cau có." Its usage identifies a specific phonetic variation within the Vietnamese language.
Variants and Related Words
- Cau có (adj): The standard form meaning sullen, sulky, or frowning.
- Cô ấy cau có không nói gì. (She was sullen and didn't say anything.)
Synonyms
- Sullen: Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
- Sulky: Morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful.
- Frowning: Having a facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.
Related Idioms
- Mặt cau có (or dialectally mặt quau có): To have a sullen face.
- Nó bước vào với mặt quau có. (He walked in with a sullen face.)