Videoquạc
The Vietnamese word quạc is a vivid verb that every learner should understand to grasp nuances in tone and attitude. While it literally represents the sound a duck makes, its most common usage in daily life describes opening one's mouth wide in a crude or disrespectful manner, especially during an argument or a loud crying fit. This lesson covers the primary meanings of quạc, including its use as an onomatopoeia and its role in common pejorative phrases like quạc mồm ra. You will also learn about the intensive form quàng quạc and how to distinguish this word from more neutral terms for opening the mouth. Watch the lesson to master this expressive Vietnamese verb.
