chếch choáng

Friendly

The Vietnamese word "chếch choáng" is an adjective that describes a state of being tipsy or slightly drunk. It conveys a feeling of light-headedness or dizziness that often comes with having consumed some alcohol, but not to the point of being fully intoxicated.

Usage Instructions:

• "Chếch choáng" is commonly used in informal settings, typically among friends or in social situations where alcohol is involved.
• It can describe a person’s condition after they have had a drink or two but are still able to function normally.

Examples:

1. Sentence: "Sau khi uống vài ly bia, tôi cảm thấy chếch choáng."
   Translation: "After drinking a few beers, I feel tipsy."

2. Sentence: "Cô ấy chếch choáng sau bữa tiệc tối qua."
   Translation: "She was tipsy after the party last night."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more nuanced context, "chếch choáng" can describe a feeling of euphoria or light-heartedness that comes from socializing, even without alcohol. For instance, "Tâm trạng tôi chếch choáng khi gặp lại bạn cũ." (I felt euphoric when I met my old friend again.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "chếch choáng," but it can be used in different contexts or combined with other words to convey similar meanings (e.g., "chếch choáng vì rượu" translates to "tipsy because of alcohol").

Different Meanings:

• While "chếch choáng" primarily refers to being tipsy, it can also metaphorically describe a state of mind that is confused or absent-minded, as in feeling overwhelmed or dazzled by something.

Academic

adjective

1. tipsy; squiffy