quớ
Definition
- Adjective:
- Perplexed; bewildered; at a loss: Describes a state of mental confusion or uncertainty, often due to surprise, unexpected news, or a difficult situation, leaving one unsure of what to think, say, or do.
- Overwhelmed (by emotion); beside oneself: Describes a state where one is so overcome by a strong emotion (like joy, anger, or shock) that one loses composure or self-control.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Nó quớ lên không biết nói thế nào. (He was so perplexed he didn't know what to say.)
- Mừng quớ lên. (To be beside oneself with joy.)
- Nghe tin đó, cô ấy quớ ra, không phản ứng gì được. (Hearing that news, she was stunned and couldn't react.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "quớ" is often used in the construction "quớ lên", which intensifies the state of being flustered, overwhelmed, or rendered speechless.
- It is primarily used in spoken, colloquial Vietnamese and is less common in formal writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngớ người (adj): to be dumbfounded, stupefied.
- Anh ta ngớ người ra vì ngạc nhiên. (He was dumbfounded with surprise.)
Synonyms
- Perplexed: completely baffled or puzzled.
- Bewildered: confused and indecisive.
- Overwhelmed: strongly affected emotionally.
- Beside oneself: in a state of extreme emotion, losing self-control.
Related Idioms
- While "quớ" itself is often part of idiomatic expressions like "quớ lên", there are no widely recognized standalone idioms using this specific word. Its usage is typically within descriptive phrases indicating a state of confusion or emotional overwhelm.