Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Tattered, torn open: Describes something, typically fabric or material, that is severely torn, ripped into pieces, or in shreds. It emphasizes a state of being widely and obviously torn apart.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Chiếc áo cũ đã rách teng beng. (The old shirt was tattered.)
  • Cơn bão làm mái nhà bị teng beng. (The storm left the roof torn open.)
  • Giấy tờ bị xé teng beng. (The documents were torn to shreds.)

Advanced Usage

• Used for Emphasis: The word teng beng is often used to vividly emphasize the extent of damage or disrepair, beyond just being slightly torn.
  • Sau trận đánh nhau, quyển sách của nó bị xé teng beng. (After the fight, his book was torn to pieces.)

Variants and Related Words

• Tả tơi (adj): Ragged, tattered. Often used similarly but can also describe a disheveled state.
• Rách bươm (adj): Very torn, in tatters. A close synonym.
• Toạc (v/adj): To rip open; ripped open. Shares the sense of a large tear.

Synonyms

• Rách tả tơi: Torn to rags.
• Rách toạc: Ripped open.
• Bị xé rách: Torn apart.

Related Phrases

• Rách teng beng: The most common collocation, meaning "torn to shreds."
  • Lều bạt bị gió thổi rách teng beng. (The tent was blown to shreds by the wind.)

Notes on Meaning

• Specific Context: Primarily describes the physical state of objects like clothing, paper, or structures being severely torn. It is not typically used for abstract concepts.
• Degree: Implies a high degree of damage, not a minor tear.

adj

1. tattered, torn open