teng beng
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Definition
- 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.