hấy

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The Vietnamese word "hấy" primarily means "badly done" or "poorly made." It is often used to describe food, particularly when it has not been cooked properly. A common context for this word is with rice or cake that has not been steamed or prepared correctly.

Usage Instructions:

• "Hấy" is typically used as an adjective. You can place it before the noun to describe that noun as being poorly made or not up to standard.
• It is often used in informal situations, especially when talking about food that did not meet expectations.

Example:

• "Xôi hấy" translates to "poorly made sticky rice." This means that the sticky rice was not cooked well or did not have the right texture.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "hấy" can be used metaphorically to describe anything that is poorly done beyond food, such as a project or a task. For example: - "Bài văn của tôi hấy." (My essay is badly done.) This implies that the essay did not meet quality standards.

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "hấy" as it is quite specific. However, you can use it in different contexts depending on what you are describing.

Different Meanings:

While "hấy" primarily refers to something being poorly made, it might also carry a connotation of disappointment. It's not just about the quality of the food but also the expectation versus reality.

Synonyms:

• "Dở" - This also means "bad" or "poor" and can be used in similar contexts.
• "Kém" - Meaning "inferior" or "not good," this can describe the quality of various things, including food.

Academic

1. Badly done (of rice, cake...)
   • Xôi hấy
     Sticky rice badly done (badly steamed)