gấp khúc

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The Vietnamese word "gấp khúc" is an adjective that describes something that is "broken" or "zigzag." It is often used to refer to objects, lines, or paths that are not straight, but instead have sharp turns or angles.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "gấp khúc" to describe physical shapes, such as roads, lines in artwork, or even the movement of certain animals or objects.
• It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or processes that are complicated or not straightforward.

Examples:

1. Physical Description:

   • "Con đường này rất gấp khúc."
   • (This road is very zigzagged.)

2. Metaphorical Use:

   • "Cuộc sống có nhiều gấp khúc không lường trước được."
   • (Life has many unexpected twists and turns.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "gấp khúc" can be used in discussions about design, architecture, or even in literary analysis to describe the structure of a narrative that does not follow a linear path.

Word Variants:

• There aren’t direct variants of "gấp khúc," but it can be used in combination with other words to describe specific contexts:
  • "đường gấp khúc" (zigzag road)
  • "hình gấp khúc" (zigzag shape)

Different Meanings:

While "gấp khúc" primarily means "zigzag," it can also imply a sense of complexity or irregularity in different contexts. For example, a "gấp khúc" relationship might refer to a relationship that has many ups and downs.

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adj

1. broken ; zigzag