liểng xiểng

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The Vietnamese word "liểng xiểng" is an adjective that describes a situation or outcome as being very overwhelming or crushing, often used in contexts where someone experiences a significant defeat or loss. It conveys a sense of being thoroughly beaten or overwhelmed, both in a literal and metaphorical sense.

Usage Instructions:

• "Liểng xiểng" is typically used to describe defeats in competitions, games, or any kind of contest.
• It can also be applied to situations where someone feels emotionally overwhelmed.

Example:

• In a sports context: "Đội bóng của chúng tôi đã thua liểng xiểng trước đội đối thủ." (Our team suffered a crushing defeat against the opposing team.)
• In a personal context: "Tôi cảm thấy liểng xiểng sau khi nghe tin xấu." (I feel crushed after hearing the bad news.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "liểng xiểng" can be used to describe: - Emotional states: "Cô ấy cảm thấy liểng xiểng khi không đạt được mục tiêu." (She felt crushed when she did not achieve her goals.) - Financial losses: "Công ty đã thua lỗ liểng xiểng trong năm vừa qua." (The company suffered a crushing financial loss last year.)

Word Variants:

• There are no direct variants of "liểng xiểng," but it can be combined with other words for emphasis, such as "thua liểng xiểng" (to lose in a crushing manner) or "thất bại liểng xiểng" (to fail overwhelmingly).

Different Meanings:

While "liểng xiểng" primarily pertains to defeat or overwhelming situations, it can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe any scenario that feels like a heavy burden or emotional strain.

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adjective

1. crushing
   • thua liểng xiểng
     a crushing defeat