tằng hắng

Một người đàn ông tằng hắng trước khi phát biểu.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To clear one's throat: The primary meaning of "tằng hắng" is to make a short, sharp sound in the throat, often deliberately, to attract attention, signal something, or prepare to speak.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Ông ấy tằng hắng một tiếng rồi mới bắt đầu phát biểu. (He cleared his throat once before beginning his speech.)
  • Cô giáo tằng hắng để cả lớp trật tự. (The teacher cleared her throat to quiet the class.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "tằng hắng" is often used to describe a specific, intentional action that precedes speech or serves as a non-verbal cue. It implies a deliberate, audible throat-clearing.

Variants and Related Words

• Đằng hắng: This is a variant form of "tằng hắng" with the same meaning.
  • Anh ta đằng hắng vài cái, có vẻ đang rất lo lắng. (He cleared his throat a few times, seeming very anxious.)

Synonyms

• To clear one's throat: The direct English equivalent for the physical action.

Related Idioms

• While "tằng hắng" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, the action it describes is a common trope in narratives to indicate hesitation, preparation for an important announcement, or an attempt to gain attention in a quiet setting.