xốc xếch
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Slovenly, untidy: Describes a state of being messy, disorderly, or unkempt, particularly regarding one's appearance or attire. It implies a lack of neatness and care in dressing or presentation.
- Disheveled: Can describe something (like clothing or hair) that is in a state of disarray or is not properly arranged.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy đến lớp với bộ quần áo xốc xếch. (He came to class in slovenly clothes.)
- Sau trận mưa, mái tóc cô ấy trông rất xốc xếch. (After the rain, her hair looked very disheveled.)
- Căn phòng không được dọn dẹp, mọi thứ xốc xếch. (The room wasn't cleaned; everything was untidy.)
Advanced Usage
- "xốc xa xốc xếch": This is a reduplicated form (a common feature in Vietnamese) used for emphasis. It intensifies the meaning to completely slovenly or extremely untidy.
- Cậu bé chạy về nhà, quần áo xốc xa xốc xếch. (The boy ran home, his clothes completely disheveled.)
Variants and Related Words
- Lôi thôi (adj): Sloppy, untidy (often with a connotation of being troublesome or causing disorder).
- Luộm thuộm (adj): Slovenly, messy (similar to , emphasizing a careless appearance).
- Bừa bộn (adj): Messy, cluttered (more general, often describing a space rather than just personal attire).
Synonyms
- Bẩn thỉu: Dirty, filthy (stronger, focusing on dirtiness rather than just disorder).
- Không gọn gàng: Not neat, untidy (a more neutral and descriptive phrase).
- Nhếch nhác: Shabby, seedy (can imply poor condition or quality in addition to untidiness).
Related Idioms/Phrases
- Ăn mặc xốc xếch: To dress in a slovenly/untidy manner.
- Đi làm không nên ăn mặc xốc xếch. (One should not dress sloppily for work.)