thè
Definition
- Verb:
- To put out, to stick out, to protrude (especially the tongue): "thè" specifically describes the action of extending something, most commonly the tongue, out from its usual or enclosed position.
- To extend outward: It can describe the act of something being pushed or stretched outwards.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Con chó thè lưỡi ra vì trời nóng. (The dog stuck its tongue out because of the hot weather.)
- Đứa trẻ thè lưỡi chế giễu bạn. (The child stuck out his tongue to mock his friend.)
- Con rắn thè lưỡi liên tục. (The snake constantly flicks its tongue out.)
Advanced Usage
- "thè lưỡi": This is the most common and almost fixed collocation, meaning "to stick out one's tongue."
- Cô ấy thè lưỡi khi chụp ảnh để trông đáng yêu hơn. (She stuck out her tongue in the photo to look cuter.)
- Used to express physical reactions (heat, thirst, exhaustion) or attitudes (mockery, playfulness, concentration).
Variants and Related Words
- Thèm (verb): to crave, to desire. (Note: This is a distinct word, not a variant of "thè," but learners often confuse them due to similarity.)
- Lè (verb): also means to stick out (like the tongue). "Lè lưỡi" is a near-synonymous phrase to "thè lưỡi."
Synonyms
- Lè (ra): to stick out.
- Đưa ra: to put out, to extend out.
- Chìa ra: to protrude, to stick out.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- thè lưỡi: to stick out one's tongue.
- thè tay: to stretch out one's hand (less common, often "đưa tay" or "vươn tay" is preferred).
Related Idioms
- Thè lưỡi lắc đầu: (To stick out the tongue and shake the head) An idiom describing a gesture of surprise, admiration, or sometimes pity/regret.
- Thấy món ăn ngon, ai cũng thè lưỡi lắc đầu khen. (Seeing the delicious food, everyone stuck out their tongues, shook their heads, and praised it.)
verb
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to put out
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