bệ rạc

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The Vietnamese word "bệ rạc" is an adjective that describes something or someone as being slovenly, slipshod, or in a state of disrepair. It often refers to a lack of cleanliness or care, whether in appearance or living conditions.

Simple Explanation

• Meaning: "Bệ rạc" means to look messy or worn out. It can describe both how a person dresses and the condition of a place where someone lives.

Usage Instructions

You can use "bệ rạc" to describe: - The way someone is dressed (e.g., messy clothes). - The state of a living space (e.g., dirty or poorly maintained).

Examples

1. About Clothing:

   • "Cô ấy đi ra ngoài với bộ đồ bệ rạc."
   • (She went outside in a slovenly outfit.)

2. About Living Conditions:

   • "Ngôi nhà này trông bệ rạc và cần được sửa chữa."
   • (This house looks squalid and needs repairs.)

Advanced Usage

• "Bệ rạc" can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's mental or emotional state, indicating they are feeling unkempt or disorganized in their thoughts or life.

Word Variants

• You might encounter "bệ rạc" in different forms or contexts, but the core meaning remains the same. There aren't many direct synonyms in Vietnamese, but related adjectives might include:
  • "bẩn thỉu" (dirty)
  • "tồi tàn" (shabby)

Different Meanings

While the primary meaning of "bệ rạc" relates to sloppiness and disrepair, it can also imply a sense of neglect or deterioration in general, whether in physical appearance or environmental conditions.

Academic

adj

1. Slovenly, slipshod Squalid
   • ăn mặc trông bệ rạc
     to look slovenly in one's clothes
   • sống bệ rạc
     to live in squalor