khoăm

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The Vietnamese word "khoăm" refers to something that is slightly bent, crooked, or hooked. It describes an object that does not have a straight or even shape.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khoăm" is often used to describe physical objects that are not straight or have a curve.
• It can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that isn't quite right or is unusual.

Example:

• Sợi dây thép khoăm: This means "a slightly bent piece of wire." Here, "khoăm" describes the wire's shape, indicating that it is not perfectly straight.

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "khoăm" to describe things that are not just physically bent, but also metaphorically, such as a situation that is complicated or not straightforward. For example:
  • Câu chuyện này hơi khoăm: This means "This story is a bit crooked," implying that the story may have twists or unexpected turns.

Word Variants:

• The word "khoăm" can be repeated as "khoăm khoăm" to emphasize the degree of bending or crookedness. This can indicate that something is very bent or that the bending is notable.

Different Meanings:

• While "khoăm" primarily refers to physical bending, it can also imply a sense of something being irregular or out of the ordinary in various contexts.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "khoăm" include:
  • Cong: Meaning "curved."
  • Lệch: Meaning "tilted" or "off-center."
  • Xiên: Meaning "slanted."

Academic

1. Slightly bent,crooked, hooked
   • Sợi dây thép khoăm
     A slightly bent piece of wire.
2. (khoăm khoăm) (láy, ý giảm)