cao nghều

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The Vietnamese word "cao nghều" is an adjective used to describe a person who is very tall and thin, or very lanky. It is often used in a casual or informal context.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "cao nghều" to describe someone's physical appearance, especially if they are noticeably tall and slender.
• It can be used positively or negatively depending on the context. For example, it might be a compliment for someone who models or plays sports but could also be teasing when referring to a friend.

Example:

• "Cậu ấy cao nghều như một cây sào." (He is as tall and lanky as a pole.)
• This sentence shows how "cao nghều" can be used to emphasize someone's height and thinness in a descriptive way.

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "cao nghều" in more complex sentences to convey feelings or opinions. For example:
  • "Mặc dù cao nghều, nhưng cô ấy rất tự tin." (Even though she is very tall and lanky, she is very confident.)
• This usage highlights not just the physicality but also the personality of the person being described.

Word Variants:

• "Cao" means "tall."
• "Nghều" can imply being thin or lanky, often with a connotation of being awkwardly thin.
• There might be times when "cao" can be used alone to simply mean "tall" without the implication of being thin.

Different Meanings:

• While "cao nghều" specifically refers to someone who is tall and thin, it does not typically carry a negative connotation unless used in a teasing manner. Be mindful of the context in which you use it.

Synonyms:

• "Gầy gò": This means "skinny" or "gaunt" and can also describe someone who is very thin, but it does not specifically imply tallness.
• "Mảnh khảnh": This translates to "slender" and can describe someone who is both thin and graceful, but again does not emphasize height.

Academic

1. Very tall and thin, very lanky