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chuệch choạc

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The Vietnamese word "chuệch choạc" is an adjective that describes something that is crooked, unsteady, or not straight. It can refer to physical objects, such as a line that is not straight, or it can describe a person's actions or behavior, indicating that they are awkward or clumsy.

Usage Instructions:
  • "Chuệch choạc" can be used to describe both physical and metaphorical situations.
  • It is often used to express a sense of imbalance or lack of precision.
Example:
  • Physical Context: "Cái bàn này bị chuệch choạc." (This table is crooked.)
  • Behavioral Context: "Anh ấy đi bộ chuệch choạc sau khi uống rượu." (He walked awkwardly after drinking alcohol.)
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "chuệch choạc" can be used to suggest a lack of coordination or a failure to follow a correct path, whether in actions or decisions. For example, one might say: - "Kế hoạch của họ chuệch choạc từ đầu." (Their plan was flawed from the beginning.)

Word Variants:

While "chuệch choạc" is commonly used on its own, you may encounter it in expressions or phrases: - "Đi chuệch choạc" (to walk unsteadily) - "Tâm trạng chuệch choạc" (a confused state of mind)

Different Meanings:
  1. Literal Meaning: As mentioned, it can describe something physically crooked.
  2. Figurative Meaning: It can also refer to a situation or action that is disorganized or lacks coherence.
Synonyms:
  • Lệch lạc: meaning deviant or off track.
  • Lỏng lẻo: meaning loose or slack, which can also imply a lack of firmness or stability.
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