chèo queo

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The Vietnamese word "chèo queo" is an adjective that describes something that is curled up or coiled up. It often conveys a sense of being in a small, compact position, similar to how someone might curl up tightly when they are cold or trying to keep warm.

Basic Usage:

• You can use "chèo queo" to describe a person or an animal that is curled up, especially when they are feeling cold or uncomfortable.
• Example: "Cô ấy nằm chèo queo vì lạnh." (She is lying curled up because of the cold.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Chèo queo" can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone feels trapped or confined, physically or emotionally.
• Example: "Tâm trạng của anh ấy chèo queo như con mèo trong cũi." (His mood is curled up like a cat in a cage.)

Word Variants:

• The word "chèo queo" does not have many direct variants, but you might encounter it in different contexts or with slight modifications (like using it in various tenses or with different subjects).

Different Meanings:

• While "chèo queo" primarily describes a physical posture, it can also imply a sense of vulnerability or defensiveness, as if someone is protecting themselves from external circumstances.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms that convey a similar meaning include:
  • "cuộn tròn" (to curl up)
  • "co lại" (to shrink or contract)

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adj

1. Curled up, coiled up
   • nằm chèo queo vì lạnh
     to lie curled up because of the cold