ấm ớ

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The Vietnamese word "ấm ớ" is an adjective that describes something that is done in a careless or incomplete manner. It can refer to answers, work styles, or efforts that lack depth or seriousness. When someone gives a "ấm ớ" answer, it means they haven't put much thought into it, or they are being vague and not fully engaging with the question.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "ấm ớ" when you want to criticize a response or work that seems rushed, superficial, or not well thought out.
• Formality: This term is informal and is often used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

1. Trả lời ấm ớ: "He gave a half-baked answer during the meeting that didn’t address the main issues."
2. Lối làm ăn ấm ớ: "Their work style is very perfunctory, leading to many mistakes."
3. Bài thuyết trình ấm ớ: "Her presentation was half-baked and didn’t cover all the necessary points."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "ấm ớ" can be used to describe situations beyond just answers or work styles. For example, it can describe a plan that is poorly thought out or a project that lacks proper preparation.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "ấm ớ," but you can combine it with other words to enhance its meaning, such as "cách làm ấm ớ" (a half-baked way of doing things).

Different Meanings:

While "ấm ớ" primarily refers to something being half-baked or perfunctory, it can also imply a sense of confusion or vagueness in communication, where the speaker does not seem to clearly understand or articulate their thoughts.

Synonyms:

• Hời hợt: superficial
• Chưa chín chắn: not mature or well thought-out
• Lơ là: neglectful or careless

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adj

1. half-baked
   • trả lời ấm ớ
     to give a half-baked answer
2. perfunctory, haphazard
   • lối làm ăn ấm ớ
     a perfunctory style of work