râu quặp
Definition
- Noun:
- Curled-down moustache: A style of facial hair where the ends of the moustache curve or curl downwards.
- Henpecked man: (Figurative, colloquial) A man who is dominated by his wife or partner; a man who is overly submissive in a relationship.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Literal): (The old man has a curled-down moustache that looks very dignified.)
- Noun (Figurative): (His wife controls him tightly; he's truly a henpecked man.)
Advanced Usage
- "Đúng là đồ râu quặp!": An exclamation meaning "What a henpecked man!" used to criticize a man's perceived lack of authority or excessive submission to his partner. (You don't dare decide anything; what a henpecked man!)
Variants and Related Words
- Quặp râu (Verb phrase): To have a curled-down moustache. This is the verb form describing the action or state. (He curls his moustache down very skillfully.)
- Sợ vợ (Verb phrase): To be afraid of one's wife. This is a direct synonym for the figurative meaning.
- Nhu nhược (Adjective): Weak-willed, feeble. Describes a similar character trait.
Synonyms
- Henpecked husband: A husband who is controlled by his wife.
- Pussy-whipped: (Slang, vulgar) A man who is completely dominated by his female partner.
- Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others.
Related Phrases
- Râu quặp chân vòng kiềng: A rhyming folk saying that pairs two stereotypical physical traits, often used humorously or derogatorily. It translates roughly to "curled-down moustache and bow legs." (People often say "curled-down moustache and bow legs" are unattractive.)
Related Idioms
- Sợ vợ như sợ cọp: To be as afraid of one's wife as of a tiger. An idiom emphasizing extreme fear of one's wife. (He is as afraid of his wife as of a tiger; he doesn't dare utter a word.)
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Curled-down moustache
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Henpecked
