xuệch xoạc
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sloppy, messy, or untidy: Describes something that is not neat, orderly, or carefully arranged. It often refers to handwriting, appearance, or the state of objects that are crooked, irregular, or out of alignment.
- Carelessly done: Indicates work or an action performed without care or attention to detail, resulting in a poor or irregular outcome.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Chữ viết xuệch xoạc. (Sloppy handwriting.)
- Căn phòng bày biện xuệch xoạc. (The room is arranged in a messy way.)
- Nó làm bài xuệch xoạc. (He did the assignment in a sloppy manner.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "xuệch xoạc" is often used in a descriptive, slightly informal context to criticize a lack of neatness or precision. It can describe both physical disorder and the careless quality of non-physical work.
Variants and Related Words
- Xệch xạc: A variant form with the same meaning (sloppy, misaligned). This is noted in some dialects.
- Hàng ghế ngồi xệch xạc. (The rows of seats are crooked/out of line.)
Synonyms
- Untidy: Not neat or arranged in order.
- Messy: In a state of disorder; dirty or untidy.
- Sloppy: Lacking care or thoroughness; untidy.
- Crooked: Not straight or aligned properly.
Related Idioms
- While "xuệch xoạc" itself is not typically part of a fixed idiom, it is used in similar contexts to phrases like:
- Cẩu thả: (Negligent, slipshod) - emphasizes careless attitude more than physical disorder.
- Làm việc cẩu thả. (To work in a negligent/slipshod way.)