xếch mé
Definition
- Adjective:
- Sneering, contemptuous: Describes a facial expression, typically of the mouth or lips, that is twisted or raised on one side to show scorn, disdain, or derision.
- Wry, twisted: Can describe something that is slanted or pulled to one side, often implying a negative or sarcastic attitude.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ta nhìn tôi với vẻ mặt xếch mé. (He looked at me with a sneering expression.)
- Cô ấy cười xếch mé, tỏ ý khinh thường. (She gave a contemptuous, wry smile.)
- Nó bĩu môi, xếch mé không thèm trả lời. (He pursed his lips in a sneer, refusing to answer.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used to describe a facial expression that conveys a strong negative emotion like contempt, mockery, or irritation. It is not used for physical objects being slanted.
Variants and Related Words
- Xếch (adj/verb): to slant, to tilt. This is the root component implying an oblique angle.
- Mép (n): the edge, particularly the edge of the lips or mouth. The compound "xếch mé" literally means "to slant the edge (of the mouth)."
Synonyms
- Sneering: showing contempt or scorn through facial expression.
- Contemptuous: showing a lack of respect.
- Derisive: expressing ridicule.
- Wry: using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor.
Related Idioms
- Xếch mé môi: to curl one's lip in disdain. This is a more explicit version of the same expression.
- Nghe xong, nó chỉ biết xếch mé môi. (After listening, he could only curl his lip in disdain.)